1/2 pt. heavy cream
1 box vanilla pudding
1-2 pack lady fingers
1 jar raspberry jam
Brandy or sherry

Make vanilla pudding. Whip cream, add 1-2 tablespoon powdered sugar to hold stiffness. Line sides and bottom of bowl with lady fingers. Sprinkle on liquor, if desired. Spread raspberry jam. Cover with half of pudding, repeat lady fingers, liquor, jam and pudding. Cover with whipped cream. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.