Knickerbocker Glories Recipe

Name: Knickerbocker Glories
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package strawberry jelly; 1 can fruit cocktail; 1 can pitted cherries; 2 teaspoons arrowroot; 1 tablespoon caster sugar; 300 ml double cream, whipped; 600 ml vanilla ice cream; 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind; 3 tablespoons toasted flaked almonds; 4 maraschino cherries

Servings: persons

1
Combine jelly with 300 ml boiling water.
2
Stir until dissolved.
3
Drain juice from the fruit cocktail.
4
Add it to the jelly.
5
Stir in fruit.
6
Pour into a shallow bowl.
7
Chill until softly set.
8
Drain juice from cherries.
9
Mix a little of the juice to a smooth paste with the arrowroot and sugar.
10
Stir in the rest.
11
Heat.
12
Stir until the sauce boils and thickens.
13
Stir in the cherries and rind.
14
Cool.
15
Stir jelly to break it up.
16
Spoon into the base of 4 glasses.
17
Top with a scoop or two of ice-cream.
18
Divide cherries and sauce between glasses and top with a scoop of ice-cream.
19
Pipe a little cream on top.
20
Scatter over the almonds.
21
Top with the cherries and serve with wafers!

787

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package strawberry jelly, 1 can fruit cocktail, 1 can pitted cherries, 2 teaspoons arrowroot, and more.

Yes, Knickerbocker Glories falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Knickerbocker Glories

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