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Cranachan with Rasps
Description A very simple and very delicious traditional Scottish dessert. There are many variations (Cream Crowdie is the name of one) but this one was a hit last Sunday.
Created by MysticMC, January 1, 1970

Ingredients

At a glance
Difficulty
Easy
Course
Desserts
Scottish
Puddings
Serves
4
  • 60g medium oatmeal (from Alford Mill)
  • 150g raspberries
  • 600ml double cream
  • 4tbsp runny honey
  • 4tbsp malt whisky

Methods/steps

Scatter the oatmeal on a baking tray and toast till golden under the grill or in a low oven.
Blend 50g of the raspberries.
Whip cream till stiff then stir in honey and whisky.
Fold in 50g of the oatmeal.
Gently fold in the raspberry puree to create a rippled effect.
Spoon mixture into serving cups and scatter remaining oatmeal and raspberries on top.

Additional Tips

'I love cranachan and make it quite a lot. One tip I use is instead of honey and whisky just add Drambuie. It gives it a lovely flavour' (Laphroaig13).

'Have to be tart no sugar please' (weequine).

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