Strawberries & Cream Trifle
Luscious layers of fresh strawberries, cake, and whipped cream. Serves 10.
2 quarts ripe fresh strawberries, cleaned, hulled & sliced
1 cup strawberry preserves
2 tablespoons brandy or sherry
1 pint whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups cake, cubed (sponge cake, or angel food or pound cake)
1 1/2 cups prepared custard sauce, optional
1. Stir together the preserves and the brandy or sherry. Stir in the strawberries.
2. Whip the cream with the confectioner's sugar and the vanilla until soft peaks form (chill the bowl and beaters first). Do not overbeat.
3. Layer the berries mixture, whipped cream, cake and custard sauce (if using) alternately in a trifle dish or individual dessert dishes.
4. Top with whipped cream and a few of the choicest berries. Serve right away, or cover and chill until serving time. Enjoy!
