Author Notes
Florentines are elegant, colourful and classic. —Liliana
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Ingredients
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1 cup
sultanas
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4 cups
cornflakes
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200 grams
slivered almonds
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200 grams
glace cherries, chopped
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2 tablespoons
finely grated lemon rind
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100 grams
cranberries
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1 1/2 cups
sweetened condensed milk
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400 grams
dark chocolate
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line 2 large oven trays with baking paper.
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Combine all the ingredients expect the dark chocolate in a large bowl.
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Place heaped tablespoonfuls onto the baking trays, leaving plenty of room for spreading. . Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Melt the chocolate by placing in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Allow to cool a little to thicken, then dip the bottoms of the Florentines into the chocolate to cover. You can use a fork to make a wiggly pattern on the chocolate if you like. Turn upside down onto a wire rack until chocolate sets.
I am an author, cook, traveller and proud Mama of two boys. I have published three books - 'Easy Home Cooking Italian Style', 'Food for Sharing Italian Style', and 'The Sweet Life - Easy Home Baking and Sweet Treats.' My books reflect my Italian heritage. I also write fiction and feature articles.
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