Named after old-fashioned, knee-length trousers, this dessert was invented in the 1930s and keeps evolving. By Hilary Biller
Ingredients
1 packet each red, yellow and green jelly
1 x 410g can peach slices or fruit cocktail, drained and chopped
500ml (2 cups) vanilla ice cream
1 aerosol can of whipped cream
8 wafers
8 maraschino cherries
Method
Make up the red, yellow and green jellies separately, dissolving each packet in 125ml (cup) boiling water and 125ml (cup) cold water. Pour into separate square containers. Cover and chill until set.
Turn the set jellies out onto a board and cut into blocks. Arrange the jelly in layers in tall glasses or traditional parfait glasses.
Top with the peaches or fruit cocktail, then a generous ball of ice cream and a twirl of cream.
Finish off with a wafer and a maraschino cherry and serve immediately. Makes 8
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