English Trifle

Directions

1. 1
   Add 1/2 cup sugar to strawberries and refrigerate.
2. 2
   Bring milk just to boiling.
3. 3
   Put whole eggs and egg yolks into mixing bowl and beat until light and lemon colored.
4. 4
   Add 1/4 cup sugar and stir. Pour about half the hot milk into eggs, beating vigorously.
5. 5
   Return this mixture to rest of milk in pan and cook on low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until mixture thickens and coats the spoon.
6. 6
   (I add 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with just a little cold water to make the custard firmer.)
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   Add rum, vanilla and almond extract.
9. 9
   Stir to mix.
10. 10
    Chill.