Knickerbocker Glory

Method

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1. Break the jelly into a heatproof jug, add 250 ml boiling water and stir until dissolved. Top up to 500 ml with cold water.

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2. Pour into a shallow dish and chill at least 3 hours until firmly set.

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3. Break up the set jelly with a fork into ruby chunks.

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4. Spoon a layer of jelly into the base of four tall glasses, followed by a layer of raspberries and peaches.

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5. Add 2 scoops of ice cream to each glass, then a spoonful of raspberry sauce.

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6. Top with the whipped cream and the crushed meringue.

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7. Finish each with a cherry and a wafer and serve at once with long spoons.

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Chef’s Tips

• Make sure the jelly is fully set before you break it up.
• Build the layers just before serving. The ice cream melts quickly.
• Use tall, narrow glasses so the layers show.

Common Substitutions & Variations

• Double cream won't whip if you swap it, but for the cooking itself, full-fat crème fraîche or a lower-fat single cream works in its place.

Pairing Suggestions

• A long spoon
• Wafer fans
• A seaside promenade

Storage & Reheating

Best assembled just before serving. The jelly keeps covered in the fridge up to 3 days. The assembled dessert cannot be kept.

Common questions

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.