Cranachan is considered one of Scotland’s iconic desserts and its name in Gaelic means to “churn.” This simple yet absolutely delectable treat features some of Scotland’s favorite ingredients: rich cream, toasted oats, Heather honey, fresh raspberries and Scottish whisky – not to mention its unforgettable taste. While its ingredients may be few in number, Cranachan perfectly captures Scotland’s spirit.
Once you learn how to make it, it will quickly become one of your go-to treats when craving something sweet.
Cranachan Is A Derivation Of Crowdie
Cranachan, one of Scotland’s most beloved desserts, originated as a way to utilize the bounty of Scotland’s June raspberry harvest while honoring traditional Scottish breakfast crowdie. However, now popular year round.
Burns Night, held every January 25th, celebrates Robert Burns – an 18th century poet, story-teller, composer and Scotland’s national bard whose work still inspires people worldwide today 222 years after he first wrote it! Bob Dylan even reported in an interview that Robert Burns poem ‘Red Rose’ was his ultimate source of motivation!
Celebrated with family and friends, Burns Night festivities typically include a “Burns Night Supper” of haggis, neeps and tatties as part of a “Burns Night Supper”, listening to bagpipes while reading poetry by Robert Burns as well as various toasts such as: Toast the Haggis” “Toast to Lassies” “Reply to Laddies”, ending the evening on a sweet note by sharing traditional dessert such as Crannachan; one thing’s certain: there will always be enough Scotch whisky!
Taste is exquisitely sophisticated for such an easy dessert, embodying all that Scotland offers in one bite.
If you want to celebrate Burns Night but need help getting started, there are numerous resources online which can provide direction. Or make it an unforgettable night by spending it with those you care about most and sharing our gratitude and toasting the work of friends, family members or communities whom you admire most – in our case our toast would go directly to our heroes – frontline workers whose tireless service have kept the world spinning despite difficult years; their bravery and dedication keep our world spinning – we salute them!
How To Make Cranachan Cranachan, the Scottish whisky-laced dessert, can be easy and enjoyable to prepare when you know its secrets. Perhaps prepare it as a thank-you gesture for friends or neighbors.
Cranachan Ingredients You Will Need
Steel Cut Oats (Pinhead Oats): For this Cranachan recipe, steel-cut oats from Pinhead Oats should be soaked overnight or 4 hours in The Classic Laddie whisky from Bruichlddich before being gently toasted in an oven for best results – though pan toasting works just as well if desired but requires more supervision as this method ensures more even toasting and helps prevent the likelihood of burning!
Warm and crispy oats flavored with whisky make for an irresistibly satisfying breakfast that pairs beautifully with raspberries and cream. No soaking necessary; simply toast. But for special events like Burns Night feasts, soaking may be preferable. Rolled oats (which are more popular in America than in Scotland) don’t exactly fit into the Crannachan recipe as such, although using them wouldn’t do any harm either!