English Sherry Trifle

• 1 pkg. ladyfingers or sponge cake
• raspberry jam
• 1 pkg. raspberry Jell-O
• custard (not instant) or made with cornstarch
• maraschino cherries
• slivered almonds
• heavy whipping cream
• approximately 1/4 c. sherry (not more)

1. Make Jell-O according to directions; let cool.
2. Make custard. Let cool. Split ladyfingers and spread with raspberry jam. Arrange in fancy dish.
3. Carefully spoon sherry evenly over ladyfingers; let stand 1/2 hour.
4. Pour cooled Jell-O over lady fingers; let it set.
5. Pour cooled custard over Jell-O.
6. Add 1/2 teaspoon sugar and a few drops of vanilla to whipping cream and whip until stiff.
7. Pipe or spread whipping cream on top of trifle and decorate with slivered almonds and cherries.

ladyfingers, raspberry jam, raspberry, custard, maraschino cherries, almonds, heavy whipping cream, sherry

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=443292 (may not work)