25min 4 ppl
Cranachan
23 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
23 min · 7 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
610 kcalper person
Protein 5g
Carbs 38g
Fats 46g
About this dish
Toasted pinhead oatmeal, lightly whipped double cream folded with heather honey and single malt Scotch whisky, layered with crushed fresh raspberries — a classic Scottish dessert with irresistible nutty depth and warmth.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Gluten, Sulphites
Diet Info
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Fresh raspberries350 g
Dairy & Eggs
- Double creamcold500 ml
Dried Goods
- Pinhead oatmeal (or rolled oats)80 g
- Caster sugar1 tbsp
Oils & Condiments
- Heather honey3 tbsp
- Single malt Scotch whisky4 tbsp
Utensils
- Dry frying pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Balloon whisk or electric hand mixer
- Spatula
- Fork
- Four serving glasses
- Plate
Method
1
Set aside 16 raspberries for garnish. Place the remaining raspberries in a bowl with the caster sugar and crush lightly with a fork until broken down but still chunky. Set aside.
Approx. 3 minutes
2
Toast the oatmeal in a dry frying pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 6–8 minutes until deeply golden and fragrant with a nutty aroma. Watch carefully as it can scorch quickly.
Approx. 8 minutes
3
Transfer the toasted oatmeal to a plate and allow it to cool completely to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
Approx. 15 minutes
4
Pour the cold double cream into a large bowl and whip with a balloon whisk or electric hand mixer until it just holds soft, floppy peaks — stop before it becomes stiff.
Approx. 4 minutes
5
Drizzle the honey and whisky over the whipped cream and fold gently with a spatula until just combined, keeping the cream light and airy.
Approx. 2 minutes
6
Fold in three-quarters of the toasted oatmeal, reserving the rest for serving.
Approx. 1 minutes
7
Layer the dessert in four glasses: start with a spoonful of crushed raspberries, then a generous layer of the whisky cream, then more raspberries, finishing with a final crown of cream. Top each glass with the reserved whole raspberries, a scatter of the remaining toasted oatmeal, and a fine drizzle of honey. Serve immediately.
Approx. 5 minutes
