Black Forest Trifle

1. 1

   In a saucepan combine cream and milk. Bring to boiling point on medium heat, stirring.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar together until thick and pale. Gradually add milk mixture in a thin stream, whisking constantly. Return to clean saucepan and heat, stirring, until almost boiling and thickened. Remove from heat.

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   ln a small bowl, whisk gelatin into 2 tbsp boiling water briskly with a fork until dissolved. Whisk into custard.

4. 4

   Arrange cookies in the bottom of a serving dish. Pour custard evenly over cookies and chill for 2 hours, until set.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, to make cherry gelatin, combine sugar and 1 cup water in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add cherries and simmer gently for 2-3 mins, until tender. Remove from heat. ln a small bowl, whisk gelatin into 2 tbsp boiling water briskly with a fork until dissolved. Whisk into cherry mixture. Cool to room temperature.

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   Pour gelatin over set custard. Chill for 2 hours, or until set. When ready to serve, spread whipped cream over gelatin and serve sprinkled with chocolate shavings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.