Gwennie's English Trifle Recipe

Lady fingers (about 20)

4 oz sherry



8 oz heavy Cream

2 tablespoons fine sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla



16 oz English custard (or vanilla pudding made with whole milk)



1 4oz package strawberry or raspberry Jello

16 oz can mixed fruit salad



Fresh strawberries or raspberries.



Line trifle bowl with lady fingers dipped in sherry. Make Jello and let cool. Pour cooled Jello over lady fingers. Add strained fruit cocktail. Make custard and let cool, then spoon over trifle. Beat cream adding sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spoon over top of trifle. Garnish with fresh strawberries or raspberries.