Best Whisky Cream Recipes

WHISKY CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in a small pan over a medium heat until the butter starts to foam. Fry the shallot until soft but not golden, about 8 mins.
• Add the bay leaf and garlic, then cook for 1 min more. Add 100ml whisky and simmer until absorbed by the shallots, and almost evaporated.
• Pour in the stock and simmer for 5-10 mins until reduced by half. Stir in the cream and simmer for another 5 mins until thickened slightly. Season with salt and taste the sauce. Stir in the remaining whisky for a stronger flavour. Serve with haggis, steak or mashed potatoes.

CORNISH HEN WITH WHISKY AND CREAM PAN SAUCE

Steps:

• For the Cornish hen: Preheat the oven at 450º and position the rack in the middle of the oven. Place a hen, breast side down on a cutting board. Remove the backbone by cutting along both sides with shears or large sharp knife. Flip the hen and flatten it by pressing down on the breastbone with your palm. Split the hen in two along the breastbone. Repeat with the remaining hen. Place on a heavy baking dish and spread on each half, ¼ of a teaspoon of butter, Herbs de Province, salt and pepper and a drop of olive oil. Place in the hot oven and cook for 30 to 45 minutes. Poke the hen while cooking to release any juices. When done, remove from the oven, place the hen in a dish and cover awith aluminum foil and let rest. To make the sauce: Place the unwashed cooking pan over the stove and add the remaining 2 tablespoon of butter and let it melt. Lower the heat and add the whisky, very slowly. With a wooden spoon scrape up any bit on the pan. Add the shallots and cook until tender, 1 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce, mustard and raise the heat to medium high. Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Add the heavy cream and the lemon juice. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot over the Cornish hen.

IRISH SALMON WITH WHISKY CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together the crushed peppercorns. Smear the salmon steaks all over with the mustard and then press the peppercorns into the cut sides of the salmon - just enough to give it a nice thin coating. Season with salt. 2 Heat a frying pan until hot. Add the butter and, as soon as it starts to foam, lay in the salmon steaks. Reduce the heat to medium and fry the steaks for about 3 minutes on one side to brown them. 3 Turn up the heat, flip the steaks over, then splash in the whisky. Boil fast until the whisky has almost disappeared, then pour in the cream. Carefully scraping up any bits that are sticking to the bottom of the pan around the steaks, bring to a fast bubble. 4 Boil for 1 - 2 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken, then taste and season with more black pepper if necessary, and some salt. By this time the salmon should be just cooked - test with the tip of a knife; if it is still a wee bit pink, simmer over a low heat for a further minute. Stir in the chopped chives and serve immediately, garnished with the extra chives.

WHISKY ORANGES WITH HONEY CREAM

Steps:

• Stir sugar and water together over low to medium heat until sugar is dissoved.
• Bring to the boil, then decrease heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat to cool, and add whisky.
• Peel the oranges, ensuring that no white pith remains.
• Cut the oranges into segments, cutting between membranes- if you do this over a bowl you will catch all the juice.
• Place the segmented oranges in a bowl and carefully pour over the cooled syrup.
• Refrigerate, covered, for up to three days before serving.
• For the Honey Cream: Place the honey and whisky together in a small bowl and stir until well combined.
• In a separate bowl, beat the cream softly.
• Gradually add the honey mixture to the cream, beating until thick.
• Refrigerate covered until serving time.

SINGLE MALT WHISKY, CRYSTALLIZED GINGER AND PECAN ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Have ready an ice cream maker with a frozen bowl, or whatever equipment will be needed for freezing the ice cream.
• In a small heavy skillet or saucepan over very low heat, melt butter and add pecans and salt. Saute pecans until they begin to darken, 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a plate. Reserve butter.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs by hand for 1 minute. Gradually add sugar, and whisk until blended, 2 minutes. Add cream and milk, and blend. Add melted butter; whisk until smooth and thoroughly blended.
• Pour mixture into ice cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. When ice cream is stiff and about 2 minutes from finished, add pecans and chopped ginger while the drum is still turning. When really stiff and frozen, add whisky, and blend until whisky is incorporated. The ice cream will soften slightly with the addition of whisky. Transfer to an airtight container, and store in freezer until serving.

IRISH STOUT PUDDING WITH WHISKY CREAM

Steps:

• Mix the dried fruit and apple, then add the stout, orange and lemon zests and stir. Cover and leave overnight to soak. Butter a 1.25 litre/2 pint pudding basin, then spoon in 2 tbsp dark muscovado sugar. Turn the bowl at an angle, jiggling the sugar around as you go to coat the inside of the bowl.
• Mix the remaining dry ingredients in a large bowl. Grate the butter, then add to the bowl along with the eggs and fruit, and stir well. Spoon into the basin and level the top.
• Take a sheet of foil about 30cm long, cover with a same-size sheet of greaseproof paper and butter the paper. Fold a 3cm pleat in the
• Sit the pudding on a heatproof saucer in a saucepan, then pour in just-boiled water to come halfway up basin. Cover and steam for 6 hrs, topping up water occasionally. Re-cover with fresh paper and foil and store in a cool place. To reheat, steam for 1 hr or microwave, without foil, for 10 mins on Medium.

FILET STEAKS WITH AN IRISH WHISKY & CREAM PAN SAUCE - RECIPE - FINECOOKING

Steps:

• Season each steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat a heavy-based (preferably cast-iron) skillet that's large enough to hold the steaks over high heat until quite hot. (Add the 1 Tbs. vegetable oil if not using cast iron.) Test by touching the edge of one steak to the pan surface; it will sizzle briskly when ready. Immediately drop in the steaks and sear one side for 2 minutes. Sneak a peek to see if the first side is nicely browned. If not, continue to sear that side for another minute or so. Flip the steaks and sear the other side for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium high, cook for another 2 minutes, flip, and cook until a digital instant-read thermometer in the center of the meat reads 120°F for rare or 125°F for medium rare, another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the steaks to the warm platter and let them rest, covered loosely with foil, while you make the sauce.
• Return the unwashed pan to medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until fragrant and just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the whisky or brandy and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the pan. Add the broth and Worcestershire sauce, raise the heat to medium high, and bring to a boil. Whisk in the mustard and then the cream. Continue to cook at a boil, stirring, until reduced to a saucy consistency, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste the sauce and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Serve the steaks with the sauce.

WHISKY CREAM & JELLY WITH TOASTED OAT CRUMBLE & TEA SORBET

Steps:

• To make the sorbet, bring the tea, sugar and liquid glucose to the boil in a pan. Make sure the sugar and glucose have dissolved, then strain into a jug and leave to cool completely. Pour into an ice cream machine and churn until frozen, then transfer to a freezer-proof container and freeze until needed.
• To make the cream layer, pour the cream into a heavy-based pan and bring to the boil. In a bowl, whisk together the egg and sugar, then pour over the cream and whisk until combined. Rinse out the cream pan and pour in the mixture. Return to the heat and cook gently, whisking all the time, until it reaches 88C - you'll need a digital thermometer to test this. When it reaches this temperature, it will have thickened and the egg will be cooked. Pass the mix through a fine sieve into a clean bowl. Pour in the whisky, then squeeze any excess water out of the soaked gelatine and add to the bowl. Stir until all the gelatine has melted, then leave to cool a little. Pour into 4 small or 2 large glass dishes, leaving enough room for the jelly, and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours until set.
• Make the jelly when the cream layer is almost set, put the whisky and sugar in a small pan and bring to the boil, making sure the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat, squeeze out any excess water from the gelatine, add to the pan and stir until melted. Pass the jelly through a fine sieve into a jug and place to one side to cool completely.
• Once the cream layer has set, remove from the fridge and pour over the cooled jelly. If you have some left, don't worry, just leave it to set in the fridge and eat it on its own. Return to the fridge and chill until the jelly has set. Can be made up to 2 days in advance; once set, cover with cling film and store in the fridge.
• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. To make the crumble, rub the butter into the flour until it resembles crumbs, then mix in the remaining ingredients. Tip onto a baking tray and bake for 15-20 mins or until golden brown. You will need to stir it a few times to ensure it cooks evenly. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. When cool, bash to a semi-fine crumble. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
• Remove the set creams from the fridge and sprinkle over a generous layer of the crumble mix. Serve topped with a scoop of tea sorbet. Perfect with a shot of whisky!

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND CHICKEN WITH WHISKY AND CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub all over with salt, pepper and half the olive oil.
• Combine the remaining oil and butter in a lidded roasting pan and place over medium heat.
• When butter is foaming, place the chicken, breast side down, in the pan and brown for about 4-5 minutes, then turn and brown on the other side for the same length of time. Drain off most of the fat.
• Return the pan with the chicken to the heat and, working quickly, pour the whiskey over it and then set alight. Let the flame die down and then add the broth.
• Cover the chicken with the roasting pan lid (or tuck foil all the way around) and transfer to the oven to bake for about 45-50 minutes.
• When the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a cutting board to rest.
• Drain off some of the accumulated fat and then set the pan on a medium high heat.
• Add a spoonful of water to loosen bits clinging to the bottom of the pan, and then add the cream, stirring as you do so.
• Bring to a boil and let cook for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the parsley to the sauce and keep warm.
• Section the chicken and serve the sauce at table with the chicken. Serves 4-6.
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FILET STEAKS WITH AN IRISH WHISKY & CREAM PAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Season each steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat a heavy-based (preferably cast-iron) skillet that's large enough to hold the steaks over high heat until quite hot. (Add the 1 tablespoon vegetable oil if not using cast iron.) Test by touching the edge of one steak to the pan surface; it will sizzle briskly when ready. Immediately drop in the steaks and sear one side for 2 minutes. Sneak a peek to see if the first side is nicely browned. If not, continue to sear that side for another minute or so. Flip the steaks and sear the other side for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium high, cook for another 2 minutes, flip, and cook until a digital instant-read thermometer in the center of the meat reads 120 degrees F for rare or 125 degrees F for medium rare, another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the steaks to the warm platter and let them rest, covered loosely with foil, while you make the sauce.
• TO MAKE THE PAN SAUCE:
• Return the unwashed pan to medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until fragrant and just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the whisky or brandy and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the pan. Add the broth and Worcestershire sauce, raise the heat to medium high, and bring to a boil. Whisk in the mustard and then the cream. Continue to cook at a boil, stirring, until reduced to a saucy consistency, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste the sauce and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Serve the steaks with the sauce.

WHISKY CREAM

Steps:

• Pour the cream into a large bowl and the whisky and icing sugar. Whip until the cream just holds its shape. Serve alongside the your pudding.

PORK IN A WHISKY CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a frying pan heat the olive oil on a high heat and fry the pork steaks on both sides until brown. At this point add the butter and spoon over the steaks until cooked to your taste. Remove steaks to a plate and keep warm.
• Drain the excess fat from the pan, lower the temperature to a medium heat and add the garlic,mushrooms and thyme. Fry for 3 or 4 mins then add the whisky. Cook for a couple of mins to cook off the alcohol.
• Pour in chicken stock, whisk in the cream cheese and season.
• Put the steaks back into the sauce to heat through for a few mins Turn up the heat to reduce the sauce. Serve.