We have a lot of Scottish over here Doreen as I often make my trifle the way you have indicated. Edie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doreen Baxter" <dorbax@btinternet.com> To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 8:47 AM Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] My contribution to the party > Since I am probably the only member in Scotland, I will bring a traditional Scottish dessert called TRIFLE. > > Ingredients > I large round Victoria Sponge Cake (either home made or bought) > Raspberry Jam > Large tin of fruit cocktail > I pint of custard > Half pint of double cream > Sherry > > Spread the sponge with jam and put it in a large glass bowl. Pour over a generous amount of sherry so that the sponge is well soaked.Drain the juice from the fruit and cover the sponge with the fruit.Cover with the custard, then top with the whipped cream. If liked, decorate with either glace cherries or flaked chocolate. >