Hogmanay Syllabub: A True Scottish Dessert

Here we have a traditional Scottish dessert that is often served on December 31st, or Hogmanay as we Scots like to call it. Be careful not to eat too much or you may feel a bit drunk as it contains alcohol. I am sure you will agree that it is a very tasty dish. Also very quick and easy to do.

for 4 people
This recipe contains 399 calories per serving.

Ingredients:

25 g of medium oats
4 tablespoons of whiskey
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 egg white
300 ml of fresh cream to mount
2-3 tablespoons of fresh milk
3 chocolate flakes

method
1 Soak the oatmeal in whiskey and lemon juice for about 5 minutes. Heat, stir until thick. Cool.
2 Beat the egg white and cream until slightly thickened. Gently add the oat mixture and milk.
3 Crumble 2 flakes and add them to the mixture. Divide into individual plates to serve and decorate with the remaining flakes.

If you like, you can add a little caramel sauce on top. The recipe for this is detailed below.

caramel sauce

for 4 people
This sauce contains approx. 257 calories

Ingredients:

100g light muscovado sugar
40g of butter
50g golden syrup
125ml evaporated milk

method
1 Add the sugar, butter, and syrup to a saucepan and melt over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until sugar dissolves.

2 Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3 Remove from heat and add evaporated milk. Keep stirring.

4 Heat until your mixture bubbles gently

5 Remove from heat and voila – your caramel sauce is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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