Hard to say but fun to eat, Cranachan is a parfait of toasted oats & raspberries, liberally spiked with whisky. A tasty adults-only dessert!Adapted from Christina's Cucina
Prepare the oats: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the oats and toast until very lightly browned, stirring frequently to keep from burning. Put the half of the oats in a bowl and add ? cup (70g) of the whisky. Cover the bowl and let the oats stand on the counter for several hours to soften. Set the rest aside.
Prepare the raspberries and whipped cream: Select a few raspberries (about 3 per serving) for garnish and set aside. Place the remaining raspberries in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar and 1 tablespoon each of the honey and whisky (or to taste). Lightly mash the mixture and let macerate until it’s softened, but not mushy. Set aside.
In a medium chilled bowl, whip the cream until it just starts to thicken, then add the remaining honey and whisky (or to taste). Whip the cream with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form (don't overwhip or you'll get whisky-flavored butter). Fold in the whisky-soaked oats.
Assemble the Cranachan: This dessert comes together in layers like a trifle, so try to make it as close to when you're ready to serve as possible.
Spoon some of the macerated raspberries in a whisky glass to cover the bottom, then add a layer of the cream mixture. Next sprinkle with some of the toasted oats.
Whip the cream until it starts to thicken, then add the other 2 tablespoons of honey, and 2 tablespoons of whisky. Continue to whip until stiff peaks form, then fold in the whisky-soaked oats. (Look to my comments in the post…)
Repeat the layers, finishing with the toasted oats. Garnish with the reserved raspberries.
Refrigerate until ready to eat, taking them out about 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy & slainté!
Notes
Choose a scotch you like to drink. It can be single malt or blended, cask strength or not. It all depends on how strong you want the Cranachan to be.You can toast the oats, macerate the raspberries, and make the whipped cream ahead of time, but try to assemble the desserts as close to serving time as possible. Did you make this recipe? Please share your pictures with the world on your social media…tag @outlandercast (on Instagram and Twitter) and use the hashtag #howtheymadeitoutlander. I can’t wait to see your creations!