Best Scottish Crowdie Recipes

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SCOTTISH CROWDIE



Scottish Crowdie image

The true origins of, and recipe(s) for crowdie somehow got lost over the centuries. Even the origin of the word "crowdie" is a subject of debate. Today, it is generally accepted that crowdie is a semi-cooked soft cheese without rennet. It has a unique taste and most folks either love it or hate it. Please note that the cooking time will vary greatly because one cannot predict how long it will take for the milk to curdle and for the whey to drain.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Breakfast

Time 6h

Yield 1 batch of Crowdie

Number Of Ingredients 3

20 fluid ounces whole milk (that has just become sour within the last day or two)
heavy cream
salt

Steps:

  • Pour the milk into a pan and heat it slowly and carefully over very low heat.
  • You must watch it constantly until it curdles.
  • DO NOT allow the milk to boil or even to simmer, or the curds will harden.
  • When the curd has set, allow it to cool before you attempt to drain the whey.
  • Line a colander with a clean muslin cloth (double-layered or triple-layered cheesecloth makes a fair substitute if you don't have muslin), and transfer the curds into it.
  • Leave the colander alone until most of the whey had drained and then squeeze out the last of the whey by hand.
  • Mix the crowdie with a little salt until it has attained a smooth texture.
  • Lastly, blend the crowdie with a little cream, put the mixture in a dish and allow to rest in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 244, Carbohydrate 27.6, Sugar 32.1, Protein 19.6

SCOTTISH CREAM CROWDIE WITH RASPBERRIES



Scottish Cream Crowdie With Raspberries image

This is a name that isn't really known on these shores, although there may be a small group or two of people of Scottish descent who use it. It is an Anglicized version of an old Gaelic (Scottish) word for curd. A crowdie was a porridge (or pudding) and was usually eaten for breakfast. This version is one that was used on special occasions at harvest time. Although a crowdie doesn't traditionally include fruit, it, like any breakfast cereal, is certainly lifted to another level when it is included. Adapted from King Arthur flour.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 1-2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup rolled oats
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup raspberries (other berries would work fine here)

Steps:

  • Toast the oatmeal in a 400°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Beat the cream until it is soft, not stiff. Add and gently beat in the sugar and vanilla.
  • Fold in the cooled oatmeal and raspberries. Put into a serving dish, cover and chill. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1156.2, Fat 90.6, SaturatedFat 55.1, Cholesterol 326.1, Sodium 93.5, Carbohydrate 79.7, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 45.8, Protein 10.7

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