Jewelled Fruit Trifle

Jewelled Fruit Trifle

7 sponge fingers
2 tbsp sweet sherry
2 tbsp apple juice
1 pack strawberry sugar-free jelly
283g/10oz mixed fruit (such as cherries, blueberries and pomegranate seeds)
255g/9oz quark skimmed milk soft cheese
142g/5oz canned low-fat custard
1 vanilla pod


. Arrange the sponge fingers in the bottom of a trifle bowl. Mix together the sherry and apple juice and drizzle over. Set aside to soak for about 10-15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, make the jelly according to packet instructions. Allow to cool slightly before pouring over the sponge fingers. Scatter over half the mixed fruit and chill overnight, or until set
3. Mix the quark with the low-fat custard. Split the vanilla pod in half lengthways and stir in the seeds. Pour this over the jelly and chill for a further 20 minutes before serving topped with the remaining fruit.