Irish Sherry Trifle

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sweet sherry
  • 1 pt. each: strawberry and lime gelatin, prepared and partially set
  • 2 c. prepared custard
  • 1/2 c. strawberry or raspberry jam
  • 2 c. whipped dairy cream
  • sponge cake or pound cake
  • 1 pkg. (about 12) ladyfingers
  • a few cherries or strawberries

Directions

  1. 1
    Put a layer of sponge cake, about 3/4 inch thick, at bottom of dish.
  2. 2
    A clear glass dish (about 3-quart) is preferable.
  3. 3
    Coat lightly with jam and saturate with half of sherry.
  4. 4
    Arrange ladyfingers in standing position around dish.
  5. 5
    Cover sponge cake with 1/2-inch layer of both gelatins.
  6. 6
    Cover with layer of cool custard.
  7. 7
    Repeat procedure 2 more times.
  8. 8
    Place whipped cream on top and garnish with cherries or strawberries.
  9. 9
    Chill and serve. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

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