Traditionally, they are built in trifle dishes, a large glass footed bowl, but any large and deep glass bowl will do. A high-sided ceramic bowl can also work, although the layers won't be visible.

In the small bowl combine the egg yolks ... Lay them out on the bottom of a large trifle dish. Pour the syrup from the black cherries on top of the biscuits and allow that to soak into the ...