Black Forest Trifle: Indulgent Delight for Your Christmas Feast
A rich and festive dessert perfect for Christmas celebrations, combining layers of chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chocolate cake
- 2 cups cherries, pitted
- 3 cups heavy whipped cream
- 1 cup cherry tart filling
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, grated
Instructions
- Cut the chocolate cake into small cubes.
- In a trifle dish, layer half of the cake cubes on the bottom.
- Add half of the cherry filling over the cake.
- Whip the cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form and spread half over the cherries.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Sprinkle the grated chocolate over the whipped cream as a garnish.
Notes
- For an extra touch, you can add a layer of chocolate ganache.
- Ensure that the cherries are well-drained to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg