Strawberry Trifle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pound or sponge cake
1/3 c. strawberry jam
3 Tbsp. cream sherry or sweet sherry
3 c. strawberries
Custard (recipe follows)
1 c. whipping cream
2 Tbsp. powdered sugar

Preparation

Split cake into layers or cut into even slices.
Spread with jam and reassemble.
Cut into even 2-inch cubes.
Arrange cake cubes in individual serving bowls.
Sprinkle with sherry or cream sherry.
Wash and slice strawberries.
Reserve a few for garnish.
Add strawberries to cake in bowls.
Pour custard over cake and berries.
Drizzle with a little jam.
Cover.
Chill for at least 2 hours.
Whip cream until soft peaks form.
Add sugar and vanilla.
Garnish trifle with sliced strawberries.
Top with whipped cream.
Serve within a few hours or trifle will become soggy.