A knickerbocker glory is a tall ice cream dessert with layers of fruit, ice cream, and sauce, topped with whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry. The recipe varies, but the basic construction involves fruit at the bottom, ice cream in the middle, and sauce on top. Whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry complete the dessert.
A glory glickerbocker is a large, elaborate ice cream-based dessert that originated in the United Kingdom. First popularized in the 1930s, this decorated dessert is traditionally a combination of fresh fruit, fruit sauce, and ice cream. These ingredients are layered in a tall ice cream glass and topped with whipped cream, nuts, a cherry, and often a wafer cookie. Accounts of the original recipe vary widely, and there are many interpretations of the standard glicker formula that uses different ingredients.
While there is no single traditional recipe for the glory of a blowhard, certain basic characteristics are often attributed to versions that claim to represent the original dessert. Most of these specifications refer to the preparation method and order of construction of its characteristic layers. Ingredients tend to vary based on individual preferences, so these procedural guidelines are often what helps identify a dessert as munching glory.
First, the fresh fruit is cut up and placed in the bottom of a tall ice cream glass. The height of the glass is important, as it needs to be high enough to accommodate all of the layers. Several types of fruit that are commonly used include peaches, strawberries, grapes, and bananas, but berries, melons, and other fruits can also be used. Some recipes that are intended only for adult consumers suggest mixing some fruit-flavored liqueur for an added punch.
The next step is ice cream. The preferred flavors are often vanilla and strawberry, but any flavoring that complements your chosen fruits and sauces will be suitable substitutions. If multiple flavors are used, they should be layered in the glass to enhance the dramatic aesthetic appeal of the dessert. Most knickerbocker glory sundaes contain at least two scoops of ice cream.
Traditionally, a fruit sauce is then poured over the ice cream and allowed to flow into the gaps and between the layers. A peach-based sauce, called melba sauce, is a classic choice, but other fruit-based sauces and jams can also be used. Chocolate sauces are a less common choice and most likely won’t be found in mainstream glory.
The toppings are the last step in building this dessert. Seldom do you see a glory of knickers without a pile of whipped cream on top. Additionally, nuts can be added if preferred and a wafer thin biscuit can be dipped in whipped cream. Finally, a cherry, fresh or sweetened, is nestled into the tip of the whipped cream tower and the nibbler’s glory is complete.
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