Old English Trifle

Methods

• To make custard, heat milk and cream in a non-stick pan on low heat.
• Take eggs and castor sugar in a bowl and beat for a minute.
• Add this mixture to the milk-cream in the pan, whisking continuously and cook till the mixture becomes thick.
• Make layers in a glass bowl in this manner: flatten a cake slice at the bottom. Spread 2 tsps jam on it followed by another slice of sponge cake and press lightly.
• Spread a layer of ground biscuits. Pour 2 tsp of water over the biscuit layer.
• Spread a layer of banana slices, followed by cherries. Place another slice of cake, 2 tsps of biscuit crumbs and strawberry jam and press lightly.
• Sprinkle nuts on top. Pour custard in the end and ensure that it reaches the bottom layer.
• Decorate with glazed cherries and nuts. Serve chilled.