Old English Trifle

Method

1. To make custard, heat milk and cream in a non-stick pan on low heat.
2. Take eggs and castor sugar in a bowl and beat for a minute.
3. Add this mixture to the milk-cream in the pan, whisking continuously and cook till the mixture becomes thick.
4. Make layers in a glass bowl in this manner: flatten a cake slice at the bottom. Spread 2 tsps jam on it followed by another slice of sponge cake and press lightly.
5. Spread a layer of ground biscuits. Pour 2 tsp of water over the biscuit layer.
6. Spread a layer of banana slices, followed by cherries. Place another slice of cake, 2 tsps of biscuit crumbs and strawberry jam and press lightly.
7. Sprinkle nuts on top. Pour custard in the end and ensure that it reaches the bottom layer.
8. Decorate with glazed cherries and nuts. Serve chilled.

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