Cranachan
Raspberries, toasted oats, honey and whisky cream
Cranachan began as a harvest-home dessert in the Highlands, made when the raspberries ripened in June and July, and it is now served on Burns Night and at Scottish weddings. Layers of whipped cream sweetened with heather honey, toasted pinhead or rolled oats and fresh raspberries make it crunchy, rich and sharp all at once. The traditional splash of Scotch whisky contains alcohol; for an alcohol-free version use a few drops of vanilla and a squeeze of orange juice instead. Chef's tip: toast the oats until they smell nutty and look golden; raw oats taste floury.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
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Method
0/4 doneStep 1: Toast the 1 ¾ oz pinhead or jumbo rolled oats in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 4–5 minutes, shaking the pan, until golden and nutty. Tip onto a plate to cool.
5 minStep 2: Whip the 1 ¼ cups double cream to soft peaks, then fold in the 3 tbsp heather honey and 2 tbsp Scotch whisky and whip a few seconds more until it just holds its shape. A common mistake is over-whipping, which turns it grainy.
4 minStep 3: Crush a third of the 10 ½ oz raspberries lightly with a fork. Fold most of the oats and the crushed berries gently through the cream so it is streaky.
2 minStep 4: Layer the cream with the whole raspberries in four glasses, finish with the last oats and berries and a drizzle of honey. Serve within an hour so the oats stay crunchy.
5 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 430 kcal
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbs
- 30 g
- Fat
- 32 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does cranachan take?
- About 20 minutes in total: 15 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- What can I use instead of pinhead or jumbo rolled oats?
- Quick oats, same amount.
- What can I use instead of double cream?
- Whipping cream, same amount (less rich; whips softer).
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