Scottish Cranachan with a Wee Twist

A traditional Scottish dessert featuring toasted oatmeal, whiskey-infused cream, raspberries, and a unique cardamom-infused honey drizzle.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 477.5 kcals 2865 kcals
Carbohydrates 44.7 grams 268.2 grams
Fat 32.7 grams 196.4 grams
Protein 2.1 grams 12.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
400
ml
Fruits
200
g
GrainsCereals
40
g
Oatmeal
Medium or coarse
Liquids
3
tbsp
NutsSeeds
20
piece
Cardamom Pods
Seeds only, finely ground
Other
250
g
Honey
Clear, for cardamom infusion
2
tbsp
Cardamom Honey
Prepared from infusion
0.5
tsp
Rosewater
To taste
1
piece
Rose Petals
For garnish

Steps

  • Crush cardamom pods in a mortar to separate seeds and discard husks.
  • Toast cardamom seeds in a dry pan until aromatic.
  • Heat half the honey with toasted seeds until it reaches 75°C.
  • Mix flavored honey back into the jar and cool uncovered.
  • Toast oatmeal in a heavy pan over low heat for 10-20 minutes until nutty.
  • Crush 100g of raspberries in a bowl to make a rough mash.
  • Whisk cream with honey, whisky, and rosewater until soft peaks form.
  • Fold the mashed raspberries, toasted oatmeal, and most whole raspberries into the cream.
  • Spoon mixture into glasses and garnish with remaining raspberries and rose petals.
  • Drizzle with extra cardamom honey and serve.