Edinburgh trifle

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
20 to 24 plain ladyfingers; split
cupDry sherry
½cupStrawberry or raspberry preserves
1pack(3 1/2 oz) egg custard or vanilla pudding mix
1pack(3-oz) strawberry or raspberry flavor gelatin
1quartStrawberries; sliced or halved
2largesBananas; sliced
1cupWhipping cream
1teaspoonSugar

Directions

Line bottom and sides of a 2 quart, preferably flat- bottomed, 9½ to 10-inch diameter glass bowl with ladyfinger halves. Sprinkle liberally with sherry, then spread with preserves. Pour in custard; spread evenly. Prepare gelatin according to package directions. Cool in refrigerator until thickened but not set. Arrange fruits on custard, reserving some strawberries for gaenish. Pour cooled gelatin over fruits. Cover; refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours. Before serving, beat cream with sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted. Drop dollops in a border around the top; garnish with strawberries.

Makes:12 servings

Recipe By : Cafe Royal, Edinburgh, Scotland Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #279 Date: Tue, 5 Nov 1996 10:14:40 -0500 From: ctlindab@...