Ricotta Berry Trifle

Using a traditional trifle bowl, cut pound cake into strips or cubes, and layer half the amount on the bottom

Drizzle 1 ounce of the brandy over the cake

In a large bowl, mix the powdered sugar, vanilla and ricotta cheese

Spoon half of the ricotta mixture over the cake

Then layer half of the sliced strawberries and bananas

In a separate bowl, whip the pudding and whipped topping together and spoon over the fruit layer

Next, crumble 3 shortbread cookies.

Repeat by adding the rest of the cake, brandy, ricotta mixture, fruit, pudding mixture, and shortbread cookies.

Finish with shavings of chocolate, place in refrigerator and let stand for two hours