Chocolate Dipped Florentines
Chocolate Dipped Florentines
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Florentines really through me back to when I was a kid and saw all the adults eating them. I think it must have been the place cherries that put me off. Having tasted them as an adult, I can now understand why they're such a popular treat! The gooey, nutty biscuits in contrast with a dark chocolate base is just perfection. The best part is that they last for so long, you can make them way ahead of time too!
Either continue scrolling for the step by step recipe or watch my full YouTube tutorial here!
Florentines really through me back to when I was a kid and saw all the adults eating them. I think it must have been the place cherries that put me off. Having tasted them as an adult, I can now understand why they're such a popular treat! The gooey, nutty biscuits in contrast with a dark chocolate base is just perfection. The best part is that they last for so long, you can make them way ahead of time too!
Either continue scrolling for the step by step recipe or watch my full YouTube tutorial here!
The florentines are very soft and appear to be falling apart once they come out the oven
They are extremely soft when they come out the oven so be sure not to touch them until they\re fully cooled to allow the sugar from the condensed milk to set
I don't like lace cherries, what can I add instead?
I know place cherries are a bit old school and not everyone likes them, either cut them up smaller or simply leave them out the recipe - the florentines will still bake perfectlyHow can I get the florentines to be perfect circles?
After your remove the tray from the oven, you can place a cookie cutter over the top of the florentines and in a circular motion, guide the florentines into a more perfect shape whilst they're still hot
The florentines are very soft and appear to be falling apart once they come out the oven
They are extremely soft when they come out the oven so be sure not to touch them until they\re fully cooled to allow the sugar from the condensed milk to set
I don't like lace cherries, what can I add instead?
I know place cherries are a bit old school and not everyone likes them, either cut them up smaller or simply leave them out the recipe - the florentines will still bake perfectlyHow can I get the florentines to be perfect circles?
After your remove the tray from the oven, you can place a cookie cutter over the top of the florentines and in a circular motion, guide the florentines into a more perfect shape whilst they're still hot
FAQs and Troubleshooting
FAQs and Troubleshooting
FAQs and Troubleshooting
Make mini versions by using a teaspoon or smaller ice cream scoop and adjust the baking time by cooking them for 3-5 minutes less
If, like me, you're a white chocolate fan, have a go dipping the florentines in white chocolate, they're just as delicious
Swap the peanuts for other types of nuts, such as pistachios, for a slightly different flavour experience
Make mini versions by using a teaspoon or smaller ice cream scoop and adjust the baking time by cooking them for 3-5 minutes less
If, like me, you're a white chocolate fan, have a go dipping the florentines in white chocolate, they're just as delicious
Swap the peanuts for other types of nuts, such as pistachios, for a slightly different flavour experience
Make mini versions by using a teaspoon or smaller ice cream scoop and adjust the baking time by cooking them for 3-5 minutes less
If, like me, you're a white chocolate fan, have a go dipping the florentines in white chocolate, they're just as delicious
Swap the peanuts for other types of nuts, such as pistachios, for a slightly different flavour experience
Top Tips
Top Tips
Top Tips
Preheat the oven to 160°C/320°F with fan or 180°C/355°F no fan
In a large bowl, add the peanuts and use the end of a rolling pin to crush them into smaller pieces
Add in the cornflakes, glacé cherries and raisins and mix until evenly dispersed
Add in the can of condensed milk and use a rubber spatula to mix together, ensuring all the ingredients have an even coating of the condensed milk
Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to spoon heaped piles of the florentine mix onto a lined baking tray, leaving space inbetween each one
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the florentines start to turn golden brown
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely
In the meantime, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over hot water or in the microwave
When the florentines are completely cool, dip the base of the florentine into the chocolate to get a thin covering and wipe away any excess
Place the florentine back onto the tray and repeat until all the florentines are dipped
Option to drizzle some chocolate over the top of the florentines
Set in the fridge until the chocolate is firm
Florentines last in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month
Preheat the oven to 160°C/320°F with fan or 180°C/355°F no fan
In a large bowl, add the peanuts and use the end of a rolling pin to crush them into smaller pieces
Add in the cornflakes, glacé cherries and raisins and mix until evenly dispersed
Add in the can of condensed milk and use a rubber spatula to mix together, ensuring all the ingredients have an even coating of the condensed milk
Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to spoon heaped piles of the florentine mix onto a lined baking tray, leaving space inbetween each one
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the florentines start to turn golden brown
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely
In the meantime, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over hot water or in the microwave
When the florentines are completely cool, dip the base of the florentine into the chocolate to get a thin covering and wipe away any excess
Place the florentine back onto the tray and repeat until all the florentines are dipped
Option to drizzle some chocolate over the top of the florentines
Set in the fridge until the chocolate is firm
Florentines last in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month
Method
Method
Method
Large bowl
Rolling pin
Rubber spatula
Ice cream scoop or spoon
Baking Tray
Baking paper or heatproof silicone mat
Heatproof bowl
Large bowl
Rolling pin
Rubber spatula
Ice cream scoop or spoon
Baking Tray
Baking paper or heatproof silicone mat
Heatproof bowl
Equipment
Equipment
Equipment
150g cornflakes
100g glace cherries
125g raisins
75g salted peanuts
60g flaked almonds
1 can of condensed milk (vegan or regular)
250g melted chocolate (vegan or regular)
150g cornflakes
100g glace cherries
125g raisins
75g salted peanuts
60g flaked almonds
1 can of condensed milk (vegan or regular)
250g melted chocolate (vegan or regular)
Ingredients
Ingredients
Ingredients
The florentines are very soft and appear to be falling apart once they come out the oven
They are extremely soft when they come out the oven so be sure not to touch them until they\re fully cooled to allow the sugar from the condensed milk to set
I don't like lace cherries, what can I add instead?
I know place cherries are a bit old school and not everyone likes them, either cut them up smaller or simply leave them out the recipe - the florentines will still bake perfectlyHow can I get the florentines to be perfect circles?
After your remove the tray from the oven, you can place a cookie cutter over the top of the florentines and in a circular motion, guide the florentines into a more perfect shape whilst they're still hot
This recipe makes 12-16 florentines
This recipe makes 12-16 florentines
This recipe makes 12-16 florentines
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