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Cranachan

Scottish Cream & Berry Dessert

Prep Time 20 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 382 kcal

Layers of whipped cream, toasted oatmeal, fresh raspberries, and heather honey with a splash of Scotch whisky — Scotland's beloved summer dessert.

Ingredients

  • 300ml double cream
  • 4 tbsp medium oatmeal
  • 250g fresh raspberries
  • 3 tbsp heather honey
  • 2 tbsp Scotch whisky
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast oatmeal in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-4 min until golden and nutty. Cool completely.
  2. 2 Whip cream to soft peaks, fold in honey, whisky, and vanilla.
  3. 3 Reserve 12 raspberries for garnish. Lightly crush the rest with a fork.
  4. 4 Layer crushed raspberries, cream mixture, and toasted oatmeal in glasses, repeating twice.
  5. 5 Top with reserved raspberries and a drizzle of honey. Serve immediately.

Did You Know?

Cranachan was originally a harvest celebration dish, when farmworkers mixed fresh cream with the season's first raspberries and newly milled oatmeal.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/scottish/cranachan/