Raspberry Lemon Meringue Trifle

INGREDIENTS

Cakes (Six 1-lb Sara Lee, from the freezer section)

1- lb jar raspberry jam

4 cups

lemon curd ((recipe below, or can use purchased curd))

8 cups

meringue ((recipe below))

Fresh raspberries and lemon zest (for decorating (optional))

gelatin powder packet ((2 1/2 tsp), unflavored )

2 tbsp

water (cold )

6 oz

unsalted butter

2 cups

granulated sugar

eggs

egg yolks

1 1/3 cups

lemon juice (freshly squeezed )

egg whites (at room temperature)

14 oz

granulated sugar ((2 cups) )

2 tsp

vanilla extract

salt