Scottish Tablet
Scottish Tablet is a traditional treat made with sugar, condensed milk, and butter. Crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth, and sweeter than sweet.
Ingredients
- 900 g Caster Sugar (Superfine Sugar)
- 250 ml Full-fat Milk
- 110 g Butter
- 397 g Condensed Milk (Sweetened Condensed Milk)
Instructions
- Once all the sugar has dissolved add the butter and allow to melt.
- When the butter has melted, add the condensed milk and mix well. Increase the heat and stir continuously while the mixture boils and reaches Soft-Ball stage (120°c/250°F) on your sugar thermometer. This usually takes 15-20 minutes but timing may vary.
- Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to settle a little before beating. Beat with a wooden spoon in the pan until the mixture if almost setting. This may take a good bit of beating!
- Transfer to your pre-greased tray and spread evenly to the edges & corners.
- Leave to set for at least a couple of hours, but ideally overnight. If you want neatly cut squares/bars of tablet, score your tablet in your desired size/shape about 30 minutes into setting. Alternatively, you can simply break the tablet into individual servings once set for a more rustic feel.
Notes
- Storage: Tablet keeps exceptionally well. Once fully set and cut, store it in an airtight container at room temperature - it’ll stay fresh for 2–3 weeks (if it lasts that long!).
- Make Ahead: Homemade tablet is perfect for prepping in advance. You can make it days, or even weeks, ahead of time, making it ideal for parties, gift bags, or bake sales.
- Freezing: Tablet can be frozen, although the texture may become slightly crumblier once defrosted. To freeze, wrap the pieces in baking paper and pop them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Defrost at room temperature before serving.
