| 1 | This recipe was given to me by my grandmother who came over to america in 1895°From england. |
| 2 | I have altered it slightly. |
| 3 | As far as i know it is relatively original, or as original as any type of recipe, such as this, can be. |
| 4 | It is not only addictive and decadent but pretty to look at as well. |
| 5 | This is a special occasion dessert. |
| 6 | whisk yolks in a medium saucepan. |
| 7 | Gradually add sugar, whisking until mixture is thick and lemon colored, about 1-2 minutes. |
| 8 | Blend in milk, whipping cream and cornstarch mix. |
| 9 | Place over medium low heat and cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes. |
| 10 | Do not boil or mixture will separate. |
| 11 | Remove from heat and stir until slightly cooled. |
| 12 | Blend in vanilla and nutmeg. |
| 13 | Transfer to a bowl and repeat process for the two required for trifle. |
| 14 | assembly: whip the cream as your mama or daddy taught you to do. |
| 15 | In your prettiest large crystal bowl (salad bowl size) place a little less than half the whipped cream around the bottom and half way up the sides. |
| 16 | Break ?of the cakes into bite sized pieces and drop randomly all over the cream. |
| 17 | Drizzle sherry over all and drop dollops of jam and slightly less than half of the drained raspberries over the cake. |
| 18 | Drizzle ?of the thick but liquid custard over all. |
| 19 | Repeat for the next layer, reserving some raspberries for the top. |
| 20 | (try to plan to end with a layer of jam and raspberries as the top of the trifle). |
| 21 | Finally, completely cover the top with the remaining whipped cream. |
| 22 | Drizzle a little chocolate on top in any pattern you think looks good. |
| 23 | Add a few raspberries and stand back to receive your raves. |
| 24 | To serve, merely scoop down and place on a pretty plate. |
| 25 | note: make about 4 hours before serving. |
| 26 | Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. |
