“Napoleon” in a Glass — A Classic in Individual Servings
It’s the same “Napoleon”: the thinnest layers and plenty of creamy filling, only stacked in a glass. No need to cut it, no need for a plate, and it doesn’t fall apart.
How does it taste?
The cake layers are soaked in cream and soft, and the cream is rich and not too sweet. It’s a flavor you’ll recognize from childhood—exactly the one people come to “Napoleon” for.
When to order it
Cocktail parties, office parties, picnics, kids’ birthday parties, lunch at work, or as a gift for a coworker. It’s convenient when there are only a few guests or when it doesn’t make sense to buy a whole cake.
Size and Weight
Served in a glass; each serving is approximately 160 g. Price: 105 UAH.
How to Order in Kharkiv
Order on our website or pick it up at our cafes. Delivery within Kharkiv and pickup are available.
The History of Desserts in a Glass
A dessert served in a clear glass isn’t a modern invention for the sake of convenience, but a distinct genre of pastry-making with a French name.
Verrine
The word “verrine” comes from the French “verre,” meaning “glass.” The genre took shape in the late 20th century, when pastry chefs began deliberately assembling desserts in layers within transparent glassware. Parisian pastry chef Philippe Conticini is considered one of the people who made verrines fashionable: in the 1990s, he began serving complex desserts in glasses, making their structure visible.
Why a glass, not a plate?
It’s not just about aesthetics. In a glass, the layers don’t slide down or mix together, and the dessert doesn’t require a stable structure—so the creams can be softer and the cake layers moister than in a traditional cake. Many flavors in the verrine format turn out to be more delicate than in a classic presentation.
An Old Idea with a New Twist
In fact, the idea is much older: the English trifle has been assembled in a transparent bowl since at least the 18th century, precisely so that the layers would be visible. The modern verrine has simply reduced the portion size to a single serving.