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1. Vixtte Glass Dessert Bowls Set of 6, 280 ml Footed Ice Cream Bowls, Clear Sundae Glasses for Trifle, Cocktail, Yogurt and Pudding, Elegant Dessert Cups for Everyday Use and Entertaining
The Vixtte set combines a generous 280 ml capacity with a clean, cylindrical footed design that showcases layered possets and trifles beautifully. The wide pedestal foot keeps each cup stable on the table, the clear glass reveals every stratum of tea-infused cream, and the 9.35 cm diameter leaves ample room for a scattering of candied lemon peel or a curl of crystallised ginger. At six bowls per set, it's ideal for intimate dinner parties and the smooth glass surface cleans up in seconds.
- Largest capacity (280 ml) — comfortably holds possets with garnish
- Stable wide pedestal foot prevents wobbles
- Clear glass beautifully displays layered desserts
- Easy to rinse and dishwasher-safe
- Only six cups; you may need two sets for larger gatherings
2. TOLASTO Ice Cream Bowls Set of 6,210ml Glass Dessert Bowls,Clear Footed Sundae Glasses,Vintage Dessert Cups for Trifle,Pudding,Fruit Salad,Mousse and Prawn Cocktail,Dishwasher Safe
TOLASTO's footed sundae glasses marry vintage embossed detailing with practical 210 ml individual portions. The wavy rim and floral pattern add old-fashioned elegance to afternoon-tea spreads or Bonfire Night dessert tables, while the reinforced footed base keeps them stable. Lead-free clear glass shows off colour contrasts — think matcha custard against a raspberry coulis — and the 6.3 cm base means they won't tip under a spoon. Dishwasher-safe and charming enough to double as prawn-cocktail starters.
- Embossed vintage pattern adds character
- 210 ml suits classic posset portions
- Reinforced footed base for stability
- Dishwasher-safe and lead-free glass
- Embossing can trap custard in crevices during washing
- Smaller capacity than the Vixtte
3. yarlung 9 Pack Small Glass Dessert Bowls, 8 Oz(250ml) Custard Cup Clear Pudding Cup, Tasting Glasses Prep Bowls for Parfait, Ice Cream, Party Birthday
Yarlung's nine-pack of 250 ml borosilicate-glass custard cups offers excellent value and thermal resilience. Borosilicate withstands both microwave and preheated oven, so you can bake individual custards directly in the cups and chill them without risk of cracking — a boon for tea-infused crème caramel. The simple bowl shape lacks a pedestal, but the 8.6 cm diameter and non-porous surface keep flavours pure and leftovers fresh. Nine cups mean you'll have spares for larger gatherings or show-day picnics.
- Nine bowls for the price of a typical six-pack
- Borosilicate glass safe for microwave and oven
- Non-porous, won't absorb flavours or odours
- Freezer-safe for make-ahead desserts
- No footed base; less elegant presentation
- Simple bowl shape offers less visual drama
4. RunXinDa 150ml Mini Dessert Cups w/Spoons, 50pk Reusable Square Plastic Dessert Pots, Cheesecake Pots, Multi-use for Mousse Puddings Party Supply
If you're catering a wedding marquee or running a pop-up dessert stall, RunXinDa's fifty plastic cups with spoons solve the volume problem. Food-grade, odourless and reusable, these 150 ml square pots resist breakage and stack neatly. They're transparent enough to show off layers, though the plastic clarity never quite matches true glass for visual elegance. Fine for mousse or mini cheesecakes; less suited to hot-from-the-oven custards that demand thermal stability and the refined aesthetic of glass.
- Fifty cups and spoons in one pack
- Reusable, food-grade plastic resists leaks
- Square shape stacks efficiently
- Dishwasher-safe (top rack)
- Plastic clarity inferior to glass
- 150 ml capacity too small for generous possets
- Lacks the elegance expected for tea-focused desserts
5. WEELOO Mini Dessert Cups, Reusable 50 Pcs Small Mousse Pots
WEELOO's fifty-piece set of 100 ml plastic mousse pots is the least expensive route to bulk serving, but the tiny capacity makes them impractical for anything more substantial than a tasting spoon of white-tea panna cotta. The smooth transparent finish shows desserts adequately, and they're easy to wash and reuse for banquets or agricultural-fair stalls. Yet for tea possets and custards — which benefit from glass clarity and proper volume — these feel more like sample cups than serious servingware.
- Fifty cups at budget pricing
- Smooth, transparent finish
- Easy to clean and reusable
- Suitable for weddings and large events
- Only 100 ml — far too small for standard possets
- Plastic cannot match glass presentation
- No thermal resilience for baked custards
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