FLORENTINE SQUARES
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield Makes 5 1/2 dozen 1 1/2-inch squares
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Adjust rack to lower third of oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 12-x-15 1/2-x-1/2-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang at each short end.
- Batter: Pour the cream, corn syrup, and sugar into a 1 1/2-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir to combine, then add the butter. Stir over medium-low heat until the butter melts. Then raise the heat to medium, and stir constantly with a wooden spoon--especially toward the end of cooking--to prevent scorching. Cook until the mixture reaches 238 degrees F, the soft-ball stage, on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes; the mixture will appear between ivory- and straw-colored. Remove from heat, and stir in almonds.
- Pour the mixture onto the center of the foil-lined baking sheet, and spread it in as thin a layer as possible. A pool about 8 inches in diameter is fine. Bake for 3 minutes; then spread the more liquid mixture evenly over the baking sheet. If the mixture still does not completely cover the baking sheet, bake another minute, then tilt the baking sheet to allow the mixture to spread evenly. Bake for about 5 to 6 minutes total, or until golden but not dark brown. Though the mixture bubbles while baking, the bubbles form more slowly toward the end of baking time than at the beginning.
- Place the baking sheet on a wire rack and cool for 2 to 3 minutes. While the mixture is still warm but no longer liquid, cut 1 1/2-inch squares using a ruler and a pastry wheel. If the mixture is too warm, it will not cut cleanly. If it is too cool, it will splinter or not cut; in that case return it to the oven for a few seconds to soften it a bit.
- Decoration: When the squares are completely cool, place the chocolate in a bowl over water at about 120 degrees F. When about two-thirds of the chocolate has melted, remove the bowl from the water. With a dry rubber spatula, stir until the liquid chocolate melts the soft or unmelted chocolate that remains. Fill a small handmade paper cone with the chocolate and snip off the tip. Pipe thin lines of chocolate back and forth over the squares' surface. Refrigerate the squares briefly, just to set the chocolate. Remove from the refrigerator and set aside in a cool, dry place.
- To store, remove squares from the foil and place them in layers, separated by strips of aluminum, in an airtight metal or plastic container in a cool place up to 1 week.
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Dhanmaya Tamang
[email protected]I loved the combination of chocolate, nuts, and fruit in these squares.
mudssar_prince_313hr
[email protected]These squares were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Koome Miriti
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed these Florentine Squares. They were easy to make and they tasted great! I would definitely recommend them.
Misbah Ahmed
[email protected]I found these squares to be a bit dry. I think I would add a little more butter next time.
Fazal Subhan
[email protected]These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
aliraza Tufail
[email protected]I've never had Florentine Squares before, but these were so good! I'll definitely be making them again.
DETRA FISHER
[email protected]These squares were amazing! I loved the combination of chocolate, nuts, and fruit.
Kareem Aljasem
[email protected]I found these squares to be a bit bland. I think I would add a little more sugar next time.
Asif Ibrar
[email protected]These squares were a bit too rich for my taste, but they were still good.
Adam Dean
[email protected]I made these squares for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Raja Taib
[email protected]These squares were delicious! The chocolate and nuts were a perfect combination.
Alex Jeet
[email protected]I've never made Florentine Squares before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'll definitely be making them again.
Bea Alvarado
[email protected]These squares were easy to make and they tasted great! I would definitely recommend them.
Melvin Bekoe
[email protected]I found these squares to be a bit dry. I think I would add a little more butter next time.
Shoaib Butt
[email protected]These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Sm Galaxy
[email protected]Amazing! I've made these squares several times now and they're always a hit.
Muhammad Sabir
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making these again.
L.ReshawnW
[email protected]Just made these and they are delicious! I used a different type of chocolate chips because I didn't have semi-sweet on hand, but they still turned out great.
mt mehedihasan
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great! Very easy to make and perfect for a sweet treat.
Jeffery Henderson
[email protected]These Florentine Squares were an absolute delight! The combination of sweet and nutty flavors was perfect, and the texture was so soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again soon.