Cranachan Recipe
Cranachan is a beloved Scottish dessert that embodies the essence of Scottish cuisine. With its delightful combination of raspberries, whisky cream, and toasted oats, cranachan offers a taste of tradition and authenticity.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Oats
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Glenlivet 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky
- 1 and 1/2 cups Raspberries
- 1 and 1/2 cups Double cream
Instructions
- Start by toasting the oats in a pan until they become fragrant and slightly golden. This process enhances their nutty flavor. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.1 cup Oats
- Take fresh raspberries, crush them with a fork, and set aside. Remember to save a few for garnish later on.1 and 1/2 cups Raspberries
- In a large bowl, whip the cream using an electric hand mixer until it reaches stiff peaks. This will give the cranachan a light and airy texture. Add the whisky and honey during the whipping process to infuse the cream with delicious flavors.2 tablespoons Glenlivet 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky, 1 and 1/2 cups Double cream, 2 tablespoons Honey
- Once the oats have cooled down, gently fold them into the whipped cream mixture. Be sure to save some oats for garnishing later.
- In glasses or bowls, create alternating layers of the raspberry and cream mixture. Start with a layer of raspberries, followed by a layer of cream, and repeat until the glasses or bowls are filled. End with a layer of cream on top.
- Sprinkle the reserved oats over the final layer of cream. To add a touch of freshness and visual appeal, garnish with a few fresh raspberries.