Caledonian Cream
Whipped cream with marmalade, lemon and a splash of whisky, an old Scottish dinner party pudding that takes ten minutes.
- Time10 min plus chilling
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.90 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Warm the marmalade in a small pan for 1 minute until loose, then tip into a bowl with the whisky and lemon juice. Leave to cool.
1 min - 2
In a large bowl, whip the cream with the sugar until it holds soft peaks.
- 3
Fold in the marmalade mixture and the lemon zest, taking care not to knock out the air.
- 4
Spoon into four small glasses or ramekins and chill for at least 1 hour.
60 min - 5
Finish with a little orange zest. Serve with gluten free shortbread or oat biscuits if you like.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.