Florentine Squares Recipe (Only 5 Ingredients!) (2024)

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This recipe for Florentine squares is definitely a keeper! They are so quick and easy to whip up and you only need 5 ingredients!

Before this year the last time I made Florentines was in high school! They were good to eat but I remember them being a bit fiddly to make. Back then we made traditional Florentines which are round. This meant that we had to get the right amount of mixture so that the Florentines were all the same size and shape. Something that I’m not always good at!

This recipe for Florentine squares is the exact opposite of fiddly though. You pretty much mix four ingredients up in a bowl and then press the mixture into a baking pan and bake! No need to worry about making individual biscuits!

After baking it is easy to cut up into squares. Just remember to allow it to cool to room temperature first; it stays soft until it cools. Traditionally Florentines have a chocolate coated base and I think that takes them to the next level. I even like to put the squiggly lines in the chocolate with a fork. I can remember doing that at school! You can leave the chocolate off if you prefer they’re yummy even without it!

These Florentine squares remind me of a chocolate covered breakfast bar. They’re chewy rather than crunchy and they are nice and sweet. I wouldn’t say that they were healthy but there are worse things to be snacking on!

They would be great as a lunch box treat or as an after school treat. They’re also great for anyone who needs a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. I like to have a square (or two!) to help me get through till dinner!

I made these Florentine squares in a 23 cm (9 inch) square baking tin but I have also used a rectangular slice tin. As long as the area of your tin (length X width) is similar to a 23 cm square one you will be fine. I have combined ideas from two recipes to make these Florentine squares. One was a traditional Florentines biscuit recipe and the other was cut from a Kellogg’s cereal packet!

Now that I have this recipe I don’t think that Florentines are hard to make anymore. I know that I’ll be making these again!

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Florentine Squares Recipe (Only 5 Ingredients!)

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This recipe for Florentine squares is definitely a keeper! They are delicious, quick and easy to whip up, and you only need 5 ingredients!

Author: The Links Site

Recipe type: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Traybake, Slice, Squares

Serves: 20

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups (185g) of crushed cornflakes
  • ¾ cup (135g) of sultanas
  • ½ cup (95g) of chopped glace cherries
  • ⅔ cup (230g) of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 heaped cup (200g) of dark or milk chocolate melts

Instructions

  1. Line a 23 cm (9 inch) square baking tin* with baking paper and preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
  2. Combine the cornflakes, sultanas, cherries, and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl and mix well.
  3. Press the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 20 minutes.
  4. Allow to cool completely in the tin before removing and cutting into squares.
  5. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
  6. Spread melted chocolate over the underside of the squares (for this step I dip each square into the melted chocolate and then spread it with a flat butter knife).
  7. To decorate the underside of each square use the tines of a fork to make a swirling pattern in the chocolate before it sets (optional).

Notes

* I have also made these squares in a 20cm x 30cm (8 x 12 inch) rectangular slice tin.

Nutrition Information

Serving size:42g Calories:151 Fat:4.4g Saturated fat:2.6g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates:27g Sugar:18g Sodium:85mg Fiber:1g Protein:2g Cholesterol:4mg


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Florentine Squares Recipe (Only 5 Ingredients!) (2024)

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What is florentine mix made of? ›

If you wonder what are in the pre-mix florentine powder, here are the ingredient list on the package: glucose syrup, sugar, palm fat, dextrose, whole milk powder, emulsifier. May contain traces of: Eggs, nuts, lupines.

What are the ingredients in florentine flour? ›

What is florentine powder? By looking at the ingredient list on the package it seems like it's a mixture of dried glucose, sugar, honey powder, fat, butter, and maltodextrin.

What makes a florentine? ›

Florentine or à la Florentine is a term from classic French cuisine that refers to dishes that typically include a base of cooked spinach, a protein component and Mornay sauce. Chicken Florentine is the most popular version.

What are Florentine biscuits made of? ›

Florentines are made of nuts (typically hazelnuts and almonds) and candied cherries mixed with sugar melted together with butter and honey, cooked in an oven. They are often coated on the bottom with chocolate, which is traditionally scored in a wave pattern with the tines of a fork for decoration.

What is florenta mix? ›

FLORENTA. Komplet Florenta Mix is a special dry blend for making consistent Florentines, nut crackers, almond brittle or lace cookies.

Why are Florentines so expensive? ›

The ingredients of the Florentine are rare, more expensive and much more sought after than those of an almond biscuit. Thus, the nougatine costs up to 30% more expensive than a cookie dough made from flour. Honey, a precious ingredient, and fresh cream, delicate and fragile, complete the recipe.

How long will homemade Florentines keep? ›

Freshly made and completely cold, stored in an airtight container they should be good for up to a month. Thank you! I can definitely send them to relatives I can't see in person this Christmas......

What is Florentine flour used for? ›

Description of FLORENTINE MIX

SwissBake® Florentine mix is a specially formulated product for QSR's, restaurants, Café's, commercial and professional Bakers who are looking to delight their customers by offering them professional-quality Florentines / Muesli bars.

Do Florentines contain flour? ›

First, you've got a choice between lacy and nutty. Lacy florentines contain flour – they're more like a traditional biscuit. The latter forgo the flour completely.

What is the most famous Florentine dish? ›

Bistecca alla Fiorentina

This dish is mythical in the Renaissance city and tempting to meat lovers far and wide. It is advertised everywhere, but that doesn't mean everyone excels in making it so just ask us about our favourite spots to find the best piece of Florentine steak!

What is an example of Florentine? ›

Florentine adjective (IN COOKING)

cooked with spinach or served on a layer of spinach (= a dark green leaf eaten as a vegetable): For breakfast I had eggs florentine. The Chicken Florentine is stuffed with ricotta and spinach.

What is typical Florentine food? ›

Famous Food Locals Love to Eat in Florence

Content. fa*gioli all'uccelletto. Schiacciata. Lampredotto. Bistecca alla Fiorentina.

Why are my florentines soft? ›

The Florentines will seem soft and loose when they first come out of the oven, but they will harden and set as they cool. Careful measuring/weighing of the ingredients is important for success. Florentine biscuits spread as they bake.

Are florentines French or Italian? ›

the history of this classic little biscuit is fascinating. Its name is misleading, the biscuit, didn't originate in Florence, and they're not even Italian! It's France's pastry chefs at the palace of Versailles that we probably should be thanking for dreaming up these decadent little Christmas treats.

What is pastry florentine? ›

Description: Florentines are a delicious mixture of toasted nuts and candied fruit that are coated with a sweet sticky mixture of honey and sugar and baked until golden brown and bubbly. The crowning touch is a layer of melted chocolate.

What is Florentine in Italian food? ›

In the culinary arts, the word Florentine (pronounced "FLOR-en-teen"), or the term à la Florentine, refers to a recipe that is prepared in the style of the Italian region of Florence. The easiest way to remember what it means is that a Florentine-style recipe features spinach.

Why is it called eggs Florentine? ›

A Delectable History: Tracing its French and Italian Roots

During this time, the term "à la Florentine" emerged as a descriptor for dishes that prominently featured spinach, an ingredient beloved by the Italian city of Florence.

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