Traditional English Trifle

INGREDIENTS

1 5.1 ounce package

instant vanilla pudding

3 cups

whole milk (cold)

1 pint

heavy cream

1/4 cup

sugar

1 1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

7 oz

lady fingers (crunchy (if using soft, see note below))

1/2 cup

Sherry wine

1 12 ounce package

frozen mixed berries (thawed)

2 qt

fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)

1/3 cup

sliced almonds (toasted, cooled)