Traditional Welsh Montgomery Pear & Ginger Trifle

Layer cubes of ginger cake at the bottom of a glass dish and drizzle with pear liqueur or sherry. Top with poached pears.

Pour over a thick layer of homemade vanilla custard and allow to set in the fridge.

Top with whipped double cream just before serving.

Garnish with finely chopped crystallized ginger.

A warming, spicy autumn dessert from Montgomeryshire.