Tablet is the Scottish confection made mainly from sugar, butter, and condensed milk.
The ingredients are boiled together and then beaten as the mixture cools. This creates a crystalline texture that is firmer and more crumbly than fudge. Traditional tablet is usually cut into small rectangles or squares and served as a sweet snack or gift.
Scottish tablet has been documented in household cookery for centuries. Earlier recipes could use milk instead of condensed milk, while modern recipes often rely on condensed milk for consistency. The high sugar content gives it a long shelf life when kept dry.
Tablet can be flavored with vanilla, whisky, or other ingredients, but the classic version is plain and intensely sweet. Its texture is the key distinction: fudge is softer and smoother, whereas tablet breaks cleanly and has a characteristic graininess.