Sherry Trifle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large packet Jell-O
10 ladyfingers or 1 jelly roll
1/3 c. raspberry jam (if using ladyfingers)
1/2 c. sherry
1 large can fruit salad
2 1/2 c. milk
4 Tbsp. Bird's custard (available at Giant) + 3 Tbsp. sugar or use 1 packet vanilla pudding mix
1 c. heavy cream
cherries for decoration
blanched almonds for decoration

Preparation

Spread ladyfingers with raspberry jam; arrange in a glass dish.
Moisten the sponge with sherry.
Make Jell-O, using 1/2 cup less water.
Pour over ladyfingers, then add drained fruit.
Put in refrigerator to set.
Make custard or vanilla pudding; let cool.
When cold, pour on top of Jell-O.
Whip heavy cream and spoon on top of custard.
Decorate with cherries and almonds.