Classic Trifle
NOTE: Although
trifle contains many components, most can be prepared in advance.
The trifle (minus the whipped cream topping) needs at least 12
hours (but not more than 36 hours) to set in the refrigerator
before serving. Once the whipped cream topping is added, the trifle
should be served within four hours. This recipe serves
sixteen.
1 recipe Sponge Sheet Cake
3/4 cup cream sherry
3 cups raspberries, plus extra for garnish
36 marble-sized amaretti cookies or almond macaroons
1/3 cup Amaretto or other almond-flavored liqueur
1 recipe Fresh Raspberry Purée
1 recipe Rich Baked Custard
1 recipe Lemon Whipped Cream
Candied violets, optional
INSTRUCTIONS:
Assemble according to figures 5 through 10. Serve immediately or refrigerate, uncovered, for up to 4 hours.