Black Forest Trifle for Christmas
A delightful layered dessert combining chocolate cake, creamy whipped filling, tart cherries, and rich chocolate shavings, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or 1 homemade chocolate cake)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for whipping)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups canned or fresh cherries (pitted, with juice or syrup)
- 1/4 cup cherry juice (from the canned cherries or fresh)
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings (or grated chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Let it cool completely before cutting into cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, then whip until soft peaks form.
- If using canned cherries, drain and reserve the juice. If fresh, pit them and consider tossing them in a little sugar for sweetness if needed.
- In a large trifle dish or individual cups, start layering: Begin with a layer of chocolate cake cubes, followed by some cherries and a generous dollop of whipped cream, then add a layer of vanilla pudding. Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients, finishing with whipped cream and garnishing with dark chocolate shavings and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
- Cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours to let all the flavors meld together.
Notes
For a lighter version, use sugar-free pudding and reduce the sugar in your whipped cream. Use clear glasses for individual servings to highlight the layers.
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