Desserts & Sweets

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Cranachan is a traditional Scottish dessert that is both simple and elegant. It's made from a mixture of whipped cream, honey, and whisky, to which toasted oats and fresh raspberries are added. The oats provide a pleasant crunch that contrasts the creaminess of the mixture, while the whisky adds a warming, malty depth.

Cranachan: Cream, raspberries, oats, and whisky.

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The Clootie Dumpling is a traditional Scottish dessert, reminiscent of a spiced pudding packed with dried fruits and wrapped in a cloth, known as a 'cloot'.

Clootie Dumpling: Steamed fruit pudding.

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Shortbread: Buttery biscuits.

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Crumbly Fudge is a classic confection that is widely adored for both its rich flavor and its delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture. This sweet treat is made by combining sugar, butter, and milk, and heating them to the soft-ball stage before mixing vigorously as it cools to achieve a crumbly yet smooth consistency.

Tablet: Crumbly fudge with sugar and butter.

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Tipsy Laird is a Scottish variation of the traditional trifle, often served as a dessert on Burns Night or other celebratory occasions. This indulgent dessert layers sponge cake soaked in Scotch whisky with raspberries or mixed berries, rich custard, and finished with a lavish spread of whipped cream.

Tipsy Laird: Trifle with whisky.

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