20 - 24 lady fingers, split
1/3 c. dry sherry
1/2 c. strawberry preserves
2 c. custard
3 tbsp. English custard powder or 1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. egg custard or 1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. vanilla pudding
1 (3 oz.) pkg. strawberry Jello
1 qt. strawberries, sliced & halved
2 lg. bananas, sliced
1 c. whipped cream
1 tsp. sugar

Line bottom and sides of a 2 quart flat bottomed 9 1/2" to 10" diameter glass bowl with lady fingers. Sprinkle with sherry, then spread with preserves. Pour in custard and spread evenly. Prepare gelatin according to package directions. Cool in refrigerator until thickened but not set. Arrange fruits on custard, reserving some strawberries for garnish. Pour cooked gelatin over fruits. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Beat cream with sugar until it peaks. Add cream and garnish with strawberries.