Place the white chocolate in a bowl and microwave it for 30-60 seconds to soften it. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, simmer the cream and pour it over the white chocolate.

To make the Chocolate Praline: Toast the almonds, if desired. Coat a 12-inch square of foil lightly with vegetable oil (about 1 teaspoon). In an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over medium-high heat ...

While visiting the Chocolate Village Museum in Brussels, I was able to check out their chocolate lab where I got a sneak peek (and sample) of some of the treats they were preparing for a fancy ...

Pralines Are More Than Just New Orleans’ Signature Candy. ... in an 1862 ad for holiday "chocolate pralines" at a confectionary shop in the French Quarter. The candy's predecessor, ...

Add whipped cream and ½ cup praline to chocolate cream and fold just until incorporated. Step 6. Divide mousse among 6 small bowls or teacups (about ⅓ cup per serving).

It has been a big year for Julie Konecne. The college music teacher from Bemidji, Minn., won the $40,000 grand prize in the Pillsbury Bake-Off here on Tuesday. Konecne bested 99 other finalists in … ...