An Irish favorite, Donegal oatmeal cream blends oatmeal with milk and other ingredients to form a rich, smooth pudding. One of the few Irish desserts that doesn't contain alcohol, it is enjoyed by both adults and children. It is important not to use rolled oats for this recipe, as they are too heavy. For an elegant presentation, layer the cream with fresh fruit or fruit sauce in parfait glasses. Favorite desserts like this one arrived in the US with Irish immigrants.
Recipe Servings: 4
Prep Time
30 minutes
+ 8 hours resting
+ 8 hours resting
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
8 hours 45 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
Directions
- Scald the milk in a saucepan (do not boil). Remove from heat.
- Stir in the oatmeal and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Heat the oatmeal and milk mixture until it boils. Simmer for 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Transfer the mixture into a bowl. Stir in the beaten egg, grated lemon rind, and sugar.
- Dissolve the gelatin in the orange juice and water in a separate bowl.
- Add the gelatin mixture to the oatmeal mixture.
- Whip the cream. Gently fold the whipped cream into the oatmeal mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl or into individual serving glasses and allow to cool and set.
- Serve with fruit sauce.
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