For the Christmas Trifle, first simmer milk with rice pudding and vanilla bean for about half an hour until the rice is soft. Then let it cool down and remove the vanilla bean.
In the meantime, put the gelatin in cold water, then squeeze well. Bring sugar, cherry wine and berries to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the gelatin. Pour into small bowls or glasses and allow to set.
Whip the whipped cream. Cut out circles from the cake layers the size of the glasses/bowls and place on top of the jelly layer.
Stir in almonds, powdered sugar and port. Finally, fold in the whipped cream. Fill the glasses/bowls with the rice pudding and chill.
Serve the Christmas Trifle sprinkled with cinnamon if desired.