cranachan
Sign in to saveCranachan ( ) is a traditional Scottish dessert. It was originally a celebration of harvest, made following the raspberry harvest in August. The dessert of cream and fresh seasonal raspberries is bolstered by Scottish oats and whisky. It has been called "the uncontested king of Scottish desserts". Cranachan owes its origins to crowdie, a popular breakfast in which crowdie cheese is combined with lightly toasted oatmeal, cream, and local honey. Raspberries, when in season, might be added to the dish.
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- Prepared food.name
- Cranachan
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- File:Cranachan (4332953688).jpg
- Prepared food.alternate_name
- Crannachan
- Prepared food.country
- Scotland
- Prepared food.course
- Dessert
- Prepared food.main_ingredient
- Whipped cream, whisky, honey (preferably heather honey), raspberries, oatmeal
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- dessert
- Has part
- whipped cream
- Country of origin
- Scotland
- Image
- Cranachan (4332953688).jpg
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- Cranachan
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Cranachan ( ) is a traditional Scottish dessert. It was originally a celebration of harvest, made following the raspberry harvest in August. The dessert of cream and fresh seasonal raspberries is bolstered by Scottish oats and whisky. It has been called "the uncontested king of Scottish desserts". Cranachan owes its origins to crowdie, a popular breakfast in which crowdie cheese is combined with lightly toasted oatmeal, cream, and local honey. Raspberries, when in season, might be added to the dish.
Cranachan is now served all year round, and typically on special occasions. A traditional way to serve cranachan is to bring dishes of each ingredient to the table so that each person can assemble their own dessert to taste.
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