A layered custard cake soaked in sherry and brandy topped with rasberry, macaroons, pineapple and almonds. Delicious!
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Source | Cynthia McClain |
| Prep time | 2 hours |
| 1⁄2 | Package | custard |
| 1 | pound cake (*see unleavened recipes under "cakes" for butter poundcake) | |
| 4 | Ounce | sherry |
| 2 | Ounce | brandy |
| lemon rind (grated) | ||
| 2 | Ounce | almonds (slivered) |
| 1 | Cup | raspberry preserves |
| 1 | Can | pineapple (chunked; drained (16 oz.)) |
| 12 | macaroons (crushed) | |
| 1 | Pint | heavy cream |
| 1 | Tablespoon | sugar |
Prepare custard according to package directions; refrigerate until set. Pour custard into the bottom of a trifle dish or other deep bowl. Slice pound cake into 1x3-inch slices and arrange over the custard and against the sides of the bowl. Moisten with sherry and brandy. Sprinkle with lemon rind and almonds. Spoon preserves on top of that and arrange crushed macaroons and pineapple over preserves. Whip cream with sugar and spoon on the top. Sprinkle with additional almonds, if desired.
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