Easter Trifle

Easter Trifle

Serves 6

This trifle full of fruit and liqueur serves six, although it's almost too good to share.

Ingredients:
5 ounces (150 g) Madeira cake, cut into 8 slices
4 tablespoons black cherry jam
4 tablespoons cherry brandy
1 flaky chocolate bar, crumbled
1 (15-ounce/425 g) can black cherries, drained and pitted
3 tablespoons (45 ml) custard powder
1 ounce (25 g) caster sugar
1 1/4 pints (750 ml) milk
7 fluid ounces double cream, whipped
Walnut halves and mini Easter eggs, to decorate

Directions:
1. Spread 4 slices of the cake with jam and sandwich with the remaining slices. Cut into cubes and place in a trifle dish.
2. Sprinkle with the cherry brandy. Top with the crumbled chocolate and cherries.
3. Mix the custard powder with the sugar and a little of the milk. Heat the remaining milk until it boils, then stir in the custard mixture and cook, stirring continuously, until thick.
4. Let the custard cool, then pour gently over the trifle.
5. Top with the cream and decorate with walnut halves and mini Easter eggs.