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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.
Keyword Berries, Boozy Desserts, British, Desserts, Easy, Fruit, Oats, Raspberries, Summer