Pralines, also known as Belgian chocolates, Belgian
chocolate fondants or chocolate bonbons, are cases of chocolate (if from
Belgium usually a quality, branded lower-melting point Belgian
chocolate) filled with a soft centre.
Belgian chocolates
(pralines) are not limited to the traditional praliné filling and often
include nuts, marzipan, salted caramel, coffee, a spirit, cream liqueur,
cherry or a chocolate blend that contrasts with the outer shell.
Contrary to truffles, pralines are very often decorated
in a sophisticated manner.