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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Florentine Squares Recipe (Only 5 Ingredients!)? ›

Combine the cornflakes, sultanas, cherries, and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl and mix well. Press the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely in the tin before removing and cutting into squares. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.

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 is florentine sauce made of? ›

Florentine sauce is very simple to make. It is typically made with heavy cream, white wine, butter, garlic, Parmesan and fresh spinach.

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.

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.

What are the ingredients in Al Florentine? ›

Ingredients
  • 500 g 1 lb spinach, trimmed of its stems and well washed.
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic peeled and lightly crushed.
  • Olive oil.
  • Salt and pepper.
  • 4-6 eggs.
Mar 4, 2016

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 origin of the Florentine dish? ›

The term Florentine as used in dishes like Eggs Florentine or Chicken Florentine, is actually more French than Italian. It's believed that the term was coined by French chefs in honor of Catherine de Medici, a Florence-born noblewoman who became queen of France in the mid-16th century.

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!

Is it Florentine or Florentine? ›

Florentine adjective (FROM FLORENCE)

from, in, or relating to the Italian city of Florence: The basis of the modern Italian language was established by the Florentine poet Dante Alighieri. She recommended several Florentine restaurants.

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 flavour? ›

Our artisan florentines are made with honey, butter caramel and roasted almonds for a rich, nutty flavour. Although their name suggests they originate from Florence, an Italian province, legend has it that they are actually of French origin, made in the Palace of Versailles for King Louis XIV.

What is eggs Florentine made of? ›

Eggs Florentine combines a few of the culinary world's most rewarding skills: poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and perfectly sautéed spinach that's neither soggy nor muddy. Learn how to master them with this recipe.

What are the ingredients in Tepung Florentine? ›

✔️Ingredients: Glucose syrup, sugar, palm fat, dextrose, whole milk powder, emulsifier E322 (soya), May contain traces of eggs and eggs products, shell fruits and shell fruit products.

Why is it called chicken Florentine? ›

Chicken Florentine origin dates back to 1500's France when Catherine de Medici, a Florentine aristocrat, married a French prince. While this meant leaving Florence for France, Catherine didn't want her favorite recipes left behind. Consequently, her relocation included spinach seeds and the best Florentine chefs.

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