Description
Black Forest Trifle is a festive dessert that combines rich chocolate cake, sweetened cherries, and creamy whipped cream. Perfect for Christmas, this indulgent treat is both visually appealing and delicious.
Ingredients
- Chocolate cake (pre-baked or store-bought)
- Heavy cream
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Cherry pie filling
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- Dark chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Cut the chocolate cake into cubes, and layer them at the bottom of a trifle dish or individual glasses.
- Spoon a generous amount of cherry pie filling over the cake layer, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Add a layer of whipped cream over the cherries, spreading it evenly.
- Repeat the layers (cake, cherries, whipped cream) until the trifle dish is filled.
- Finish with a top layer of whipped cream, then garnish with maraschino cherries and chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cherries if in season for a more natural flavor.
- Add a splash of Kirsch (cherry liqueur) to the whipped cream or cake layers for an extra touch of flavor.
- Swap the chocolate cake for brownies for a richer texture.
- Add a layer of chocolate ganache between the cake and cherries for extra decadence.