English Trifle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 angel food cake, pound cake, ratafias or macaroons
1/2 c. sherry
8 oz. fruit cocktail
8 oz. sliced peaches
2 packets Bird's custard powder
fresh strawberries
fresh whipped cream

Preparation

Crumble angel food cake, pound cake, ratafias or macaroons in small pieces and place in the bowl.
Drain the juice from the fruit and retain.
Pour the sherry and some of the fruit juice over the cake, soaking it thoroughly.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, pour the fruit over the cake and moisten with a little more sherry.
Prepare custard and pour over the cake and fruit mixture and allow to cool.
Before serving, decorate with fresh strawberries and top with whipped cream.
It's delicious!