Scottish Tablet
Scottish Tablet is a traditional sweet treat made with golden caster sugar, double cream, unsalted butter and condensed milk. The TM7 keeps the sugar at a steady heat while stirring continuously, so the mixture caramelises evenly without burning, delivering that signature crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth texture every time.
About this recipe
Scottish Tablet Thermomix TM7 is the foolproof way to make Scotland's most beloved sweet at home. Searching for a reliable tablet recipe or homemade sweets for your all-in-one kitchen machine often ends in burnt pans and grainy disappointment — this version changes that. Golden caster sugar, double cream, unsalted butter and condensed milk are combined and gently heated with constant stirring, the exact balance that produces tablet's signature crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth bite rather than chewy fudge. The TM7's precise temperature control means the sugar reaches the caramel stage evenly, while the integrated scale weighs the golden caster sugar directly into the bowl, so ratios stay accurate batch after batch. This confection is ideal as a dessert finale, a festive gift wrapped in cellophane, or a sweet treat with coffee at Hogmanay. Cut into neat squares, it keeps for days, making it a practical make-ahead indulgence for celebrations.
Preparation tips
- Cut the tablet into small squares while it is still slightly warm and not fully set, as it firms up considerably once cool; a hot knife gives the neatest edges for professional-looking pieces of Scottish tablet.
- Let the mixture rest undisturbed after beating it, because this crucial resting stage encourages the characteristic sugary, grainy texture that separates authentic tablet from smooth fudge.
- Store the finished tablet in an airtight container between layers of baking paper; the condensed milk and butter keep it moist, but humidity will make the squares sticky over time.
Recipe variations
- For a whisky-kissed festive variant, stir a small splash of Scottish whisky into the tablet mixture just before beating — the spirit lifts the caramel flavour of the golden caster sugar beautifully for celebrations.
- A vanilla and sea salt version works wonders: add vanilla paste with the condensed milk and finish the set squares with a tiny pinch of flaky salt to balance the intense sweetness.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the golden caster sugar straight into the bowl on the TM7's built-in scale, ensuring accurate ratios for authentic crumbly tablet. [Built-in Scale]
- Heating the condensed milk and sugar gently, the Thermomix keeps an even temperature so the tablet caramelises without catching or scorching. [Temperature Control]
- The TM7 mixes the butter and cream continuously while the sugar cooks, saving you from twenty minutes of exhausting manual stirring. [Time Savings]
- Whipping the hot tablet mixture as it cools gives the double cream base its signature grainy yet velvety texture in seconds. [Multi-Function]
- Browning the sugar to a deep golden stage, the TM7 develops rich caramel flavour without the burning that ruins stovetop tablet. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- golden caster sugar
- double cream
- unsalted butter
- condensed milk