World Flavors Cookbook

English Trifle

A grand, layered dessert of sherry-soaked sponge cake, fruit, custard, and whipped cream.

Cuisine: England

Ingredients

• Sponge cake or ladyfingers
• Sherry
• Strawberry jelly (jello)
• Fresh fruit
• Vanilla custard (thick)
• Heavy cream, whipped
• Toasted almonds

Instructions

1. Layer sponge cake at the bottom of a glass bowl and soak with sherry.
2. Add fruit and pour over liquid jelly. Let set in the fridge.
3. Pour a thick layer of cold custard over the jelly.
4. Top with a massive layer of whipped cream.
5. Garnish with almonds and more fruit.