Dessert for 22
Scottish Tablet
Sugar, butter, and condensed milk boil together, then cool into a firm, crumbly Scottish confection.
Typical price
$0.66for 4 servings
$0.17 per serving$0.66 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 22servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $2.47Typical price |
| Evaporated or condensed milk$0.14/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.63 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 175 g unsalted butter
- 450 g caster sugar
- 75 g sweetened condensed milk
Steps
- Grease an 8-inch square pan with a little butter.
- Melt the butter in a heavy 3-quart saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in the sugar, condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons water until combined.
- Boil the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches 240 F, about 10 minutes.
- Beat the hot mixture with a wooden spoon for 3 minutes, then spread it in the pan.
- Cool for 10 minutes and cut into squares.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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