c("Put the macaroons in a glass bowl and pour over the wine and brandy.", "Leave macaroons to soak, adding extra wine or brandy if they appear   dry.", "Pour the single cream into a pan and warm gently until just on   the point of boiling.", "Beat together the egg, egg yolk and cornflour   in a bowl, pour on the cream and whisk Iightly.", "Return to a clean   saucepan and cook gently, without boiling, until custard has   thickened, stirring continuously.", "Stir in the sugar and allow the   custard to cool a little. Pour over the soaked macaroons and set in   a cool place. Carefully smooth the jam over the custard,  then    sprinkle  with  almonds  and candied peel.", 
"Whip the double cream   until it stands in soft peaks and pipe or pile on top of trifle.   Serve decorated with extra blanched almonds and candied peel, if   desired.")