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                          ENGLISH BERRY TRIFLE

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Fruits
               Low-Fat

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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 10       oz           Pkg frozen raspberries in
                       Syrup, thawed
 10       oz           Pkg frozen strawberries in
                       Syrup, thawed
                       Cranberry juice cocktail or
                       Cranberry juice (optional)
  1       tb           Cornstarch
  2       tb           Raspberry or blackberry rum
                       (optional)
  1                    Recipe Vanilla Custard
                       Pudding
  1                    Angel food cake(about 10 oz)
    1/4   c            Fresh raspberries or
                       Straberries (garnish)

 Place the thawed raspberries and strawberries in a
 large sieve and drain over a bowl.  Place the fruit in
 a medium bowl and set it aside.  Measure the syrup.
 You should have 1 cup; if necessary, add enough
 cranberry juice to bring up the level.
 Transfer 1/4 cup of the syrup to a small saucepan.
 Add the cornstarch and stir to mix well.  Stir in the
 remaining syrup and mix well.  Bring to a boil over
 medium-high heat.  Cook, stirring, until the juice
 thickens and turns clear.  Stir in the brandy or rum
 (if using).  Measure out and reserve 1/2 cup of the
 fruit for garnish. Meanwhile, prepare the custard,
 cover, and chill. Cut the cake into bite-size pieces
 using a serrated knife.  Place half of the pieces in a
 large straight-sided glass bowl.  Spoon half of the
 fruit over the cake.  Cover with half of the custard.
 Repeat to use all the cake, fruit, and custard.
 Garnish the top with the reserved fruit and the fresh
 raspberries or strawberries.  Cover and refrigerate
 for at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours before serving.
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