A knickerbocker glory is a layered ice cream sundae that is served in a large tall conical glass, and to be eaten with a distinctive long spoon, particularly in Great Britain and Ireland. The knickerbocker glory, first described in the 1920s, may contain ice cream, cream, fruit, and meringue.

Why is it called a knickerbocker glory?

An early form of the Knickerbocker glory is believed to have originated in New York in the early 1900s. The name Knickerbocker (as it pertains to the dish) is theorized to be named after The Knickerbocker Hotel in Manhattan, New York. ... To this end, the word glory was appended to the name of the dish.

What is a Knickerbocker in Harry Potter?

A knickerbocker glory is an ice cream sundae that is served in a large tall glass, particularly in the United Kingdom. There is no precise recipe, it can contain a wide variety of ingredients including: ice cream, jelly, cream, meringue, fruit, and even alcohol.