How to Make Trifle The Victorian Way

Mrs Crocombe is making trifle one of Lord Braybrooke s favourite desserts. It s the perfect treat to follow any meal. INGREDIENTS 100g leftover sponge cake 100g ratafia biscuits or macaroons 50 ml brandy 125ml port or sherry 1 teacup of jam 100g crystallized fruit, such as ginger and cherries 500ml custard (you need to add either 2x sheets of gelatine or 2 tbsp of cornflour to it when you are making it so that it will set) 100g ground almonds 1 pints whipping cream 1tbsp caster sugar For the decorat