Whim Wham

Preamble
"(Mrs Dalgairnes, 1829) This is one of the best trifles I have ever tasted but much firmer than most, almost the consistency of a shortcake, as it does not contain the usual custard."

Ingredients
3/4 pint (1 1/2 cups) Thick Cream
2 tablespooons White Wine
2 tablespoons Icing Sugar
Peel of 1 Lemon grated
6 naples Biscuits or hand sponge fingers thinly sliced
1/2 lb (1/2 cup) Red Currant Jelly
1 oz (1/4 cup) Candied Orange Peel finely chopped

Method
Put the cream, wine, sugar and lemon peel into a chilled bowl and whip until stiff. Spoon layers of whipped cream, biscuits and jam alternately in a glass or crystal bowl, ending with a layer of cream. Sprinkle the candied peel on top. Chill overnight.

Remarks
Appeared on menu: Whim Wham $1.70 (Old English trifle) Also 18/05/75 at $1.60