Toasted brioche praline
Servings 60 dishes
Ingredients
- 150 g sugar
- 50 g water
- 200 g almonds
- 200 g brioche bread
- 4 g flaky salt
Instructions
- Mix the sugar with the water and caramelize it till golden brown. Do this on a medium high heat.
- Once the caramel is golden add the almonds and continue heating it for a couple more minutes. Keep on stirring to create an even color on the almonds.
- When you’re happy with the color and therefor flavor turn off the heat and pour it on a silicon sheet. Spread it and then let it cool down completely.
- Meanwhile take the brioche bread and slice it in thick slices. Now place them on an oven tray and toast the brioche at 160 °C till golden brown on both sides. I like a darker color, but if you prefer a lighter color toast the bread at 140 °C to insure all the moisture has evaporated. Set it aside for later.
- Then transfer it into a blender and start blending it. In the beginning not much will happen, but be patient! The almonds will release their oils and a praline will start to form. When that happens add the remaining half of the toasted brioche and continue blending till you’re happy with the consistency. For this dessert I want a bit more texture, so I only blended it for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Then add the flaky salt for seasoning and pour it into a bowl.