English Trifle

Directions

1. 1
   In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
2. 2
   Stir in cold water.
3. 3
   Pour half of gelatin mixture into a small bowl; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until slightly thickened.
4. 4
   Let remaining gelatin stand at room temperature.
5. 5
   Place half of cake cubes in a 3-qt.
6. 6
   trifle bowl.
7. 7
   In a small bowl, combine mashed strawberries and sugar; spoon half over cake.
8. 8
   Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice.
9. 9
   Cut pineapple chunks in half; arrange half over mashed strawberries.
10. 10
    Toss banana slices with reserved pineapple juice; arrange half of slices over pineapple.
11. 11
    Top with 1 cup sliced strawberries.
12. 12
    Spoon refrigerated gelatin over fruit.
13. 13
    Refrigerate trifle and remaining gelatin mixture for 20 minutes.
14. 14
    In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes.
15. 15
    Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
16. 16
    Spread half of pudding over trifle.
17. 17
    Repeat all layers.
18. 18
    Top with whipped topping.
19. 19
    Cover and refrigerate.
20. 20
    Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds; garnish with the strawberry.