Cranachan Ice Cream Sandwiches

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It’s no secret that Issy and I have a soft spot for anything Scottish.

We’ve both been to Scotland countless times, and every time we’ve fallen more and more in love with the beautiful country, the vibrant music scene, the hearty cuisine, and let’s face it… those accents. Major swoon.

Between us we’ve been to see Glaswegian band, Twin Atlantic, more times than I can remember, danced at a ceilidh, climbed Arthur’s seat, camped at T in the Park, eaten ALL THE FOOD at the Edinburgh Christmas Market…. You get the picture.

Basically, we LOVE Scotland.

So, it was only a matter of time before one of us attempted a recipe inspired by Scottish cuisine.

Yeah, I caved.

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When we visited Edinburgh last Christmas, we both tried Cranachan for the first time – a dessert made with whipped cream, heather honey, whisky, fresh raspberries and toasted oats soaked in even more whisky (when in Scotland!)… and we couldn’t get enough of it!

So, I decided I wanted to incorporate those flavours in an ice cream sandwich. As you do.

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Chewy Brown Butter Oatmeal Raspberry Cookies filled with Whisky Ice Cream?

All day, everyday please.

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Creamy Bacon Pasta – “The Creamy One”

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Right, so at Uni I pretty much lived off pasta. #studentlife  It’s safe to say that I was the Queen of Pasta Bakes, but this dish was probably my ultimate Uni go-to dinner.

A simple creamy pasta sauce enriched with bacon. Of course there was going to be bacon.

 

Anyways, since graduating I still find myself making this on the rare occasion A LOT!

I make it so much I could do it in my sleep. I won’t. But I probably could.

 

I make it so much that I’ve now got my brother craving it at every chance, so the last time I made it I got him to help me… so hopefully he’ll be able to make it whilst he’s at University too! 🙂

 

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Banoffee Eton Mess

IMG_6520BANOFFEE IN EVERYTHING!!!!

Oh yes.

Now, I’m not normally that big a fan of bananas, but when it comes to banoffee… I WILL EAT EVERYTHING!

I will put it in everything… hence, Banoffee Eton Mess!

This dessert is NOT fancy in the slightest! It’s literally just mixing up a bunch of ingredients and calling it a dessert… suuuuuper easy!

Though, I figured I may as well share the love since it’s perfect for when you’re in need of something quick and tasty to impress!

I mean, I’d be impressed. OMG BANOFFEE!

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