Black Forest Cranachan

A boozy, decadent dessert combining chocolate, cherries, and lashings of cream to create an easy, modern-day Scottish-inspired trifle.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1008.1 kcals 4032.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 69.4 grams 277.5 grams
Fat 77.1 grams 308.2 grams
Protein 9.5 grams 37.8 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
200
g
Dark Chocolate
minimum 70% cocoa solids
Dairy
400
ml
Fruits
250
g
Cherries
fresh, stones removed, halved
GrainsCereals
Liquids
NutsSeeds
30
g
Almonds
flaked
Other
1
tbsp
Honey
clear

Steps

  • Macerate the halved cherries in half of the almond liqueur for 20 minutes.
  • Toast the oats under a medium grill for 5 minutes or in an oven at 160°C for 15 minutes.
  • Toast the flaked almonds until golden-brown and set aside to cool.
  • Simmer water in a pan and suspend a heatproof bowl over the steam.
  • Melt the chocolate in the bowl and remove from the heat to cool.
  • Coat the toasted oats in honey and stir them into the melted chocolate.
  • Stir the remaining liqueur and 133ml of double cream into the chocolate mixture.
  • Whip the remaining cream with icing sugar until soft peaks form.
  • Distribute the chocolate-oat mixture among four serving glasses.
  • Layer whipped cream and macerated cherries into the glasses, reserving four cherries for garnish.
  • Add a final layer of cream and top with toasted almonds.
  • Chill the desserts in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Garnish with the reserved cherries just before serving.