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Nutritional Values
450kcal
4gProtein
27gCarbs
35gFat
5gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
🌾 Gluten
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Cranachan
How to order / say it
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Cranachan — [kran-uh-kun]
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I'd like to try the Cranachan, please.
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A traditional Scottish dessert made with whipped cream, whisky, honey, and fresh raspberries.
Why try it?
Cranachan is a vibrant dessert reflecting Scotland's seasonal produce and love for whisky. It's often enjoyed at celebrations, embodying the spirit of local festivities and hospitality.
How it tastes
Creamy and fresh, with a delightful sweetness from honey and raspberries, the whisky adds a subtle warmth and depth, while toasted oats contribute a nutty texture.
Origin & History — first documented: 1770
Cranachan is derived from a 16th-century Scottish harvest dish known as crowdie, evolving into a dessert that celebrates the natural goodness of raspberries and oats, with whisky enhancing its flavor.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥛 200 ml whipping cream
- 150 g raspberries
- 🌾 50 g rolled oats
- 🍯 2 tbsp honey
- 🍷 2 tbsp whisky
Method
- 1 Toast the oatmeal until golden and set aside.
- 2 Whip the cream and fold in whisky and honey.
- 3 Layer with raspberries and oats, then chill.
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