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Cranachan

Cranachan is a simple Scottish dessert that may seem unusual but is a delicious combination.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 -3
Calories: 627 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Scottish

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon pinhead oatmeal also called steel cut, Irish oats
  • 1 cup whipping cream (1 cup is ½ pint)
  • 1 cup raspberries plus a couple more to top
  • 2 tablespoon whisky
  • 2 tablespoon honey

Instructions

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  1. Lightly toast the oatmeal either in a dry skillet/frying pan or on a baking sheet/tray under a broiler/grill. It will take a few minutes, but you should start to smell it become a little nutty. Take care not to let it burn. Set aside to cool as you prepare the rest.
  2. Whip the cream to at least soft peak, if not a little firmer. Gently mash the raspberries - you don't want them completely pureed but at least letting some juice out and a bit broken.
  3. Fold the whisky and honey into the cream, ensuring well mixed but without making the cream too runny. Fold in the oatmeal, saving ½tbsp to top. Then fold in the raspberries and transfer to serving glasses/bowls.

Notes

  • Note - some recipes will have you soak the oatmeal in half the whisky overnight. This will give it a softer texture and it will tend to taste more of whisky doing this. Prepare as you prefer - I prefer as above as it is lighter and has a nice slightly crunchy texture (and is quicker!).
  • Note - some recipes will have you soak the oatmeal in half the whisky overnight. This will give it a softer texture and it will tend to taste more of whisky doing this. Prepare as you prefer - I prefer as above as it is lighter and has a nice slightly crunchy texture (and is quicker!).
  • You can also layer the cream and raspberries which will look a little prettier but it's more traditionally mixed. One nice compromise is to fold in around half to two thirds, and use the rest to make a raspberry 'band' in the middle as you put in the glass.
  • You can also layer the cream and raspberries which will look a little prettier but it's more traditionally mixed. One nice compromise is to fold in around half to two thirds, and use the rest to make a raspberry 'band' in the middle as you put in the glass.

Nutrition Information

Calories 627kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 27g (135%) Cholesterol 162mg (54%) Sodium 46mg (2%) Potassium 179mg (5%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 1740IU (35%) Vitamin C 16.4mg (18%) Calcium 103mg (10%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2-3

Amount Per Serving

Calories 627

% Daily Value*

Calories 627kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Cholesterol 162mg 54%
Sodium 46mg 2%
Potassium 179mg 4%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 1740IU 35%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 18%
Calcium 103mg 10%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.