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Cranachan Recipe

Janette Fuschi
Cranachan is a Scottish layered dessert made with whipped cream, raspberries, oats and Scottish whiskey. It’s a lovely way to end the day.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling 12 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 20 minutes
Cuisine British
Servings 6
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup Steel Cut Oats
  • 3 tablespoons Scotch Whiskey divided
  • 12 ounces Fresh Raspberries
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Honey

Instructions
 

  • Add the oats to a large sauté pan and toast over medium heat, stirring often until they smell nutty. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl with a lid. Mix in 2 tablespoons of whiskey, cover and allow to soak overnight.
  • Add the raspberries to a small pan along with the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon water over medium low heat.
  • Mash the raspberries a with a spoon and cook until the sugar dissolves and it resembles a chunky sauce.
  • Turn off the heat and transfer to a bowl to cool.
  • Whip the cream, honey and remaining whiskey using a stand or hand mixer until it forms stiff peaks.
  • Using a glass bowl or glass tumbler, add a layer of raspberries to the bottom of the bowl. Top with cream, then sprinkle with oats. Repeat the layers until the bowl is full.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
Keyword Berries, Boozy Desserts, British, Desserts, Easy, Fruit, Oats, Raspberries, Summer
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