English Trifle

 

1 purchased pound cake

1 6-serving size instant vanilla pudding

2 ½ c. milk

1 c. half and half

1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced

½ c. sliced almonds

½ c. whipping cream

1 T. sifted powdered sugar

 

Cut pound cake into 1 inch cubes.  Prepare pudding according to package directions, using the milk and half and half for the liquid.  Arrange one-third of the cake cubes in the bottom of a 3 quart serving bowl.  Top with one-third of the berries.  Then spread one-third of the pudding and sprinkle with one-third of the almonds.  Make two more complete layers.  Cover and refrigerate for 3-24 hours.  In a mixing bowl, whip together the whipping cream and powdered sugar till stiff peaks.  Dollop on trifle. Garnish with additional berries.