Raspberry Trifle

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Turner Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1997.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 24 almond macaroons
 * ¾ cup sherry wine
 * 6 egg yolks beaten
 * 1 cup granulated sugar
 * ⅛ teaspoon salt
 * 2 cups fresh raspberries
 * whipped cream
 * blanched almonds

Directions

 * 1) Dip macaroons in wine and place in a flat serving dish.
 * 2) Beat eggs 5 minutes in electric mixer then add sugar and beat 2 minutes longer.
 * 3) Add sherry and salt then place in double boiler and cook until it thickens stirring constantly.
 * 4) Pour this mixture over the macaroons and allow to cool.
 * 5) Just before serving cover with fruit.
 * 6) Garnish with whipped cream and blanched almonds.