Easy Grand Raspberry Trifle

Directions

1. 1
   For the Syrup: In a small sauce pan bring all ingredients to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Let cool.
2. 2
   For the Trifle: In a small bowl combine the jam a 3 c of raspberries, mashing slightly.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, whip the cream and sugar to siff peaks.
4. 4
   Brush both sides of each silce of pound cake with the cooled syrup.
5. 5
   Fit 1/3 of slices snugly in the bottom of a 4-quart trifle dish or other glass bowl, trimming edges if necessary. Gently spread top of layer with 1/3 of the raspberry mixture, and then 1/3 of the whipped cream. Reapeat to make 2 more layers; garnish with remaining 1 cup of raspberries. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 24 hours.
6. 6
   **For Individual Trifles** Follow steps 1-4. Then in each of ten 1 1/2 c capacity glass serving dishes or wineglasses, follow procedure in step 5, making only 2 layers in each glass.