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Christmas florentines

Delicious Christmas Florentines: Quick Nutty Treats in 35 Minutes

Enjoy these festive Christmas florentines, blending nutty and fruity flavors into quick treats that bring joy and flavor to your holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 100 g Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine for a dairy-free option.
  • 100 g Brown Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar for a less processed alternative.
  • 4 tbsp Golden Syrup Can substitute with honey or agave syrup.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use a vanilla bean for a more intense taste.
For the Crunchy Mix
  • 100 g Cornflakes (slightly crushed) Rice cereal can be used as a gluten-free alternative.
  • 50 g Flaked Almonds Can swap with walnuts or peanuts for variation.
  • 100 g Glacé Cherries (chopped) Substitute with dried cranberries or raisins for different tastes.
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest (finely grated) Substitute with lemon zest for a citrus twist.
For the Coating
  • 200 g Dark Chocolate Can use milk chocolate or white chocolate depending on preference.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • muffin pans
  • baking paper
  • Heatproof bowl
  • pastry brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced) and prepare the Texas muffin pans with baking paper.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and golden syrup over medium-low heat, stirring until bubbling for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract, then fold in the crushed cornflakes, flaked almonds, chopped glacé cherries, and orange zest until coated.
  4. Spoon the mixture into muffin holes evenly, they will spread while baking.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden and bubbly, with a caramel-like hue.
  6. Let cool for about 5 minutes, then transfer florentines to a tray lined with baking paper.
  7. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water and coat the bases of each florentine with chocolate.
  8. Chill coated florentines in the fridge for about 30 minutes until the chocolate sets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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