Florentines
Chewy, caramelised almond and cherry rounds with a base of dark chocolate. Looks smart on a plate.
- Time50 mins
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.15 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line two trays with baking paper.
- 2
Melt the butter, sugar and cream in a pan, stirring, then bring to the boil for 1 minute. Take off the heat and stir in the flour, almonds, cherries and peel.
- 3
Drop teaspoons of mix well apart on the trays. They spread a lot. Bake 6 at a time.
- 4
Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, until bubbling and deep golden at the edge. Press back into neat rounds with a cutter while hot.
9 min 30 s - 5
Cool on the trays for 10 minutes until firm, then lift on to a rack.
- 6
Melt the chocolate in a bowl over hot water. Spread a thin layer on the flat side of each, and drag a fork through for wavy lines. Leave to set for 1 hour.
60 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.