Bernard’s Pralines

These things are AWESOME! I don’t care which flavor you choose, You just cant go wrong. Especially if you nuke in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds. Stopped in on the way to AJ’s seafood next door and sooo glad I did.

Not the pralines I remember and tasted a bit burnt, which is easy to do. The folks there were nice. Had I taken them back, I’m sure they would have swapped them out, but it’s not the consistency or flavor I’d like.

It’s like being in Savannah all over again! My favorite is the Rum Raisin with the Banana coming in second. The staff is awesome and gives unlimited samples. We tried every option they had available until we found the flavors we liked. Awesome!

It was a different texture than I was used to but it quickly grew on me! Very good and affordable.

Woah, I am in love. The best pralines I have ever had. Bernard’s is located in the East Lake Kroger shopping center (practically next to AJ’s Famous Seafood and PoBoy’s Cajun restaurant). Part of this mama’s family hails from Louisiana. So you could say I am somewhat of an expert. And these are delish.
When I walked in they offered us a sample. I bought a medium sized box in a clam shell cover ($ 9). Let’s just say that the box was full about 2 hours ago and now well… There is a little bit left. I am holding back ya’ll. Got the original pralines with pecans. Spoke with the owner’s daughter, these are the real deal. This is the original recipe from the famous Bernard’s Praline’s in New Orleans, Lousiana and Harvey, Louisiana.
Asked her why they use margarine instead of butter, she said most recipes use either margarine or butter. The margarine version keeps the pralines from being too sweet. Shhh, I personally am a butter addict (at least 5 lbs at all times in my fridge) and couldn’t tell the difference.
I went to Kroger’s afterward and saw my friend and let her try a piece. She was like «Yummy, I just noticed that place and wanted to try it too».
They have pralines with and without nuts and flavored pralines in smaller packages (rum, coconut and more) for $ 2 each. Plus, they make fresh batches everyday. She also had praline cupcakes and huge apples dipped in praline. They do big orders too. Just call.
Okay while writing this I ate 3 more pieces. Somebody stop me. I think I am going to have to hide them from myself and the kids.
PS They said they were getting King Cakes in for Mardi Gras this year from a famous king cake maker. You heard it here first folks, genuine King cakes in Marietta, GA!

Tried the original with pecans. Not impressed by the flavor. The margarine and the evaporated milk really detract from the final product.