Cranachan

This is a popular Scottish dessert and there are many variations and names such as Cream Crowdie. Toasted oats are folded into lightly sweetened whipped cream and topped off with berries and a splash of dark rum or whisky. Surprisingly tasty!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 300 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon dark rum (Optional)
• 1 cup fresh berries
• 4 fresh mint leaves for garnish (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread oats out in a thin layer on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until nut-brown. Set aside to cool. Remove them from the pan for faster cooling.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whip the cream to firm peaks, but not grainy. Gently fold in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and toasted oats. Spoon into 4 serving bowls, and top with fresh berries. For an extra touch, drizzle a bit of dark rum over each serving. Garnish with a mint leaf.