cranachan, n. Sc.
Brit. /ˈkranəkən/, U.S. /ˈkrænəkən/, Sc. /ˈkrænəkən/
Forms: 19– cranachan, 19– crannachan
[‹ Scottish Gaelic crannachan (also occas. as cranachan) Halloween dish of half-churned cream (1911 in Dwelly; 1832 or earlier denoting a kind of crane and a kind of churn), probably > n.) + -achan, suffix forming nouns (< -ach, suffix forming adjectives + -an, suffix forming diminutives).]
A dessert typically made with whipped cream, whisky, oatmeal, honey, and berries (esp. raspberries).
| 1946 F. M. McNeill Recipes from Scotl. 61 Cranachan or Cream-Crowdie. 1984 J. Grigson Brit. Cookery 175 Crannachan or cream-crowdie has become very much the national pudding of Scotland with the developing raspberry trade. 1998 Guardian 7 Oct. ii. 19/2 He was allowed to have a spoonful of cranachan, a super-fattening traditional Scottish dessert. 2004 Aberdeen Evening Express 27 May 22 After strolling through the delightful harbour you will be ready for roast beef sandwiches and a portion of crannachan. |