Tablet

Tablet is a cherished Scottish confection renowned for its medium-hard, sugary consistency. The traditional recipe requires sugar, condensed milk, and butter, which are boiled together until they achieve a soft-ball stage before being allowed to crystallize. Often, a hint of vanilla or whisky is added for enhanced flavor, and occasionally, pieces of nuts are incorporated. What distinguishes tablet from fudge is its brittle, grainy texture, offering a delightful middle ground between fudge and hard candy.

When purchased from stores, tablet often contains fondant instead of milk products to create a smoother texture. Tablet has been enjoyed since the early 18th century, with its recipe evolving over time. Originally, cream was used, but it was later replaced by condensed milk and butter to simplify the boiling process and avoid burning.

In some regions, tablet is also referred to as Swiss Milk tablet or butter tablet. Similar confections exist around the world, such as Québécois sucre à la crème, South American tableta de leche, and Dutch borstplaat. These sweets share many similarities with Scottish tablet, both in terms of ingredients and texture.