Strawberry Trifle

• 1 lb. pound or sponge cake
• 1/3 c. strawberry jam
• 3 Tbsp. cream sherry or sweet sherry
• 3 c. strawberries
• Custard (recipe follows)
• 1 c. whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar

1. Split cake into layers or cut into even slices.
2. Spread with jam and reassemble.
3. Cut into even 2-inch cubes.
4. Arrange cake cubes in individual serving bowls.
5. Sprinkle with sherry or cream sherry.
6. Wash and slice strawberries.
7. Reserve a few for garnish.
8. Add strawberries to cake in bowls.
9. Pour custard over cake and berries.
10. Drizzle with a little jam.
11. Cover.
12. Chill for at least 2 hours.
13. Whip cream until soft peaks form.
14. Add sugar and vanilla.
15. Garnish trifle with sliced strawberries.
16. Top with whipped cream.
17. Serve within a few hours or trifle will become soggy.

cake, strawberry jam, cream sherry, strawberries, custard, whipping cream, powdered sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=468055 (may not work)