Scottish Tablet
Scottish Tablet is a traditional treat made with sugar, condensed milk, and butter. Crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth, and sweeter than sweet.
Prep Time1 hour hr
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Scottish
Place the sugar and milk in a large pan over a gentle heat. Stir occasionally until all the sugar has dissolved. Grease and line a 20x20cm (8-inch) baking tin with greaseproof paper. Set aside. 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.
- 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.