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Day 22 Christmas Countdown – Cranachan recipe

For the crumble:
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp clear honey
2 tbsp caster sugar
50g jumbo porridge oats
25g hazelnuts, toasted
For the coulis:
200g fresh or frozen raspberries
1 tbsp icing sugar
For the cream:
170ml double cream
100g mascarpone
25g icing sugar
25ml whisky
150g fresh raspberries

Day 22 Christmas Countdown – Cranachan recipe

This Burns Night inspired Scottish classic is a gorgeous pud for the festive season. Made with fresh fruit, indulgent cream and spiked with whisky, why not give it a go this Christmas for a simple yet impressive yuletide dessert.

Method
  1. To make the crumble, melt the butter and honey together in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the sugar and oats and stir to thoroughly coat the oats. Turn up the heat and continue to stir for 4-5 mins, or until roasted and crunchy. Mix in the hazelnuts and tip onto a plate to cool.
  2. Put the raspberries into a small saucepan with the sugar and heat gently until melted (if using frozen). Continue to cook until the fruit has started to break down and release its juice, stirring occasionally.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and blend with a hand blender until pureed. Pass through a sieve to remove the seeds and set aside to cool.
  4. Put the cream, marscapone and sugar into a bowl and whisk until soft peaks form. Stir in the whisky.
  5. To serve, divide the raspberries between 4 coup glasses (or small wine glasses) and drizzle with the coulis. Pipe or spoon the cream on top and finish with a sprinkling of the crumble mixture.
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