Description
Christmas Black Forest Trifle is the ultimate festive dessert featuring layers of rich chocolate cake, silky cream, and juicy cherries.
Ingredients
- Chocolate cake (crumbled or cubed)
- Whipped cream
- Cherry pie filling or jarred cherries
- Chocolate shavings
- Vanilla pudding or custard
- Kirsch or cherry syrup (optional)
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare whipped cream by beating with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- In a trifle bowl, add the first layer of chocolate cake pieces.
- Spoon cherry filling over the cake, allowing juices to soak in.
- Add a thick layer of vanilla pudding or custard.
- Top with a generous swirl or layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat layers until the bowl is full and finish with whipped cream, cherries, and chocolate shavings.
- Chill at least 1 hour for the flavors to meld and the layers to set.
Notes
- For a more intense cherry flavor, use Kirsch or cherry syrup.
- Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Garnish with additional chocolate shavings and cherries before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg