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Tablet — traditional dish from Scotland, United Kingdom
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥430kcal
💪2gProtein
🌾78gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Tablet

How to order / say it
Say it Tablet — [TAB-let]
Order I'll have the Scottish Tablet, please.
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A traditional Scottish sweet made from sugar, condensed milk, and butter.

Why try it?

Tablet reflects the Scottish penchant for sweet delights and is often made at home for celebrations. Its crumbly texture and intense sweetness showcase traditional Scottish confectionery skills.

How it tastes

Tablet is intensely sweet, with a creamy and slightly crumbly texture. It offers a smooth, rich buttery flavor with a hint of vanilla that is irresistibly indulgent.

Origin & History — first documented: 1700

Dating back to the early 18th century, Scottish Tablet was traditionally made in households as a special treat. Often served at weddings and gatherings, it has become a beloved symbol of home-cooked confectionery in Scotland.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🍯 400 g sugar
  • 🥛 250 ml condensed milk
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 100 ml water
  • 🧂 5 ml vanilla extract

Method

  1. 1 Heat sugar and water until dissolved.
  2. 2 Add butter and condensed milk, stirring continuously.
  3. 3 Boil mixture, stirring, until it thickens.
  4. 4 Pour into a tin to set, then cut into squares.

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