Praline-Cream Cheese King Cake
A sweet twist.
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Recipe Summary
If you're looking for a new recipe to celebrate Mardi Gras, here's a must-try for the season from the Southern Living Test Kitchen. Baker extraordinaire and Test Kitchen pro Pam Lolley put a new tasty twist on the celebratory dessert. Two New Orleans classics come together in a delicious Mardi Gras creation that you can make at home. In our Praline-Cream Cheese King Cake recipe, finely chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon are added to the cream cheese filling for a little bit of sweetness, spice, and crunch. Still topped with the traditional vanilla glaze and colorful sparkling sugars, guests will love the flavor profile when they take that first bite. If making your own King Cake sounds intimidating, it shouldn't be. Follow this recipe and don't forget the baby for a traditional touch.