22 shortcakes with bananas and Recipes

a l rge gl ss bowl or trifle bowl ( i h ve used the top of c ke cover in n trifle emergency situ tion)., twinkies , shortcake sponges,or an 8 inch white sponge cake, jell-o, the flavor of your choice, already prepared and set, fruit cocktail, drained, fresh strawberries, sliced , reserve 8 slices for decorating the top, bananas , sliced into coins, jell-o instant pudding , vanilla flavor, already prepared, or two cans custard, spray whipped cream , or 1 small bowl of whipped cream

vanilla pudding mix (not instant ), whole milk, vanilla bean, split and scraped, pure vanilla extract, brandy (or cognac), fresh fruit (i used blackberries, blueberries, apricots, strawberries, and bananas), lemon juice, sugar (to taste), minced fresh lemon verbena leaf, chopped fresh lemon balm leaves, whipping cream, vanilla extract, sugar, prepared mini shortcakes