Knickerbocker Glory (British-Style)
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Knickerbocker Glory (British-Style)
Description
The Knickerbocker Glory (British-Style) is a layered dessert combining fresh fruit, homemade raspberry sauce, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and complementary toppings. The raspberry sauce is prepared by simmering raspberries with sugar and lemon juice, which adds a tangy brightness that contrasts the sweetness of crushed pineapple and creamy vanilla ice cream layers. When assembled, the contrasting textures include the softness of the ice cream, the gentle bite of pineapple pieces, and the smooth whipped cream topping. Maraschino cherries and flake wafers add decorative finish and an extra burst of flavor and texture. This dessert offers a balance of creamy richness with fresh fruit tartness and crunch from the wafers. It’s best served chilled shortly after assembly to maintain the contrasting textures and temperature.
The method layers ingredients carefully in tall parfait glasses to look visually appealing, placing pineapple first, then ice cream, raspberry sauce, and repeated layers to fill the glass. The dessert’s finish includes a topping of whipped cream, fresh raspberries, a cherry, and a Flake or pirouette biscuit for a crunchy element. This presentation invites spoonfuls mixing all components together. The raspberry sauce can be prepared ahead and cooled in the fridge for convenience.
Ingredients
- 6 oz raspberry reserve a few of the nicest ones for decoration
- 1 ½ Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 4 Tbsp pineapple crushed
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream whipped
- 2 maraschino cherries
- 2 Cadbury's Flake wafers or a pirouette biscuit
Instructions
- Combine the raspberries, sugar and lemon juice in a small pot over medium low heat to make the raspberry sauce. Stir, and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes then remove from heat. Put into another container to cool completely in the fridge.
- When ready to assemble the Knickerbocker Glory, have all the ingredients and glasses prepared before beginning.
- Put some crushed pineapple in the bottom of the parfait glass, and top with one scoop of ice cream.
- Spoon on some raspberry sauce and top with another scoop of ice cream.
- Add more pineapple, then add 3 small scoops of ice cream at the top, or one large one, if you prefer. Spoon on more raspberry sauce, and fresh raspberries.
- Top with a generous amount of fresh cream, and put a cherry on top!
- Add a flake or thin or fan type wafer cookie to finish, if desired.
Notes
- You can customize this dessert by substituting or adding other fruits and ice cream flavors to suit your taste.
- For a gluten-free version, omit the biscuit or wafer topping.
- Chill the raspberry sauce completely before assembly to maintain proper layering and prevent melting the ice cream too quickly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bowl | |
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 1.198IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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