Cranachan (Nova Scotia)

A lovely, quick and easy to prepare treat.

1 cup whipping cream (250 mL)
¼ cup confectioner’s sugar (50 mL)
½ tsp. vanilla (2 mL)
½ cup oatmeal, toasted (125 mL)
1 cup fresh fruit (250 mL)
dark rum (optional)

Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C).

Place oatmeal on a baking pan in a thin layer and bake for 10 minutes until nut brown.

In a mixing bowl, whip cream until firm, but not dry. To whipping cream gently add confectioner’s sugar, pure vanilla extract and oatmeal.

Spoon mixture into 4 individual serving dishes; top with fresh fruit of your choice, (blueberries, strawberries or raspberries).

For an extra touch drizzle with dark rum. Garnish with fresh mint or a piece of the fresh fruit.