Keith's Cranachan

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   Toast the oatmeal in a cast iron (or any other heavy metal) skillet over medium heat until lightly brown - about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Toss/stir oats every minute or so -- be careful to not let them burn.

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   Remove oats to a plate to completely cool.

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   Whisk the cream into a soft, thickened, consistency (just before peak stage).

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   Slowly add Drambuie (or vanilla) and sugar to cream until combined.

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   Fold in all but one tablespoon of oats (reserve for garnish).

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   Then, fold in a few berries, gently crushing them a bit to give color to the cream/oat mixture.

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   Using tall (parfait work best) glasses, make two layers of fruit and cream.

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   Berries first - 3 or 4, cream mixture, berries, cream.

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    You want to end near the top rim of the glass.

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    Chill these for at least 30 minutes.

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    To garnish, sprinkle some of the reserved oats over top and add 2 or 3 berries.

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    You can do this prior to chilling; I prefer not since the oats remain crunchier this way.

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