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Black Forest Trifle – A Show-Stopping Chocolate Cherry Dessert


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  • Author: Diva
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Black Forest trifle is a layered dessert inspired by the classic Black Forest cake, featuring chocolate cake, cherries, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups chocolate cake, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups whipped cream
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling or sweet cherries
  • 1/2 cup chocolate pudding or chocolate custard
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings
  • 2 tablespoons cherry syrup or juice


Instructions

  1. Place half of the chocolate cake cubes in the bottom of a trifle bowl or serving glasses.
  2. Drizzle cake lightly with cherry syrup or juice.
  3. Spread half of the chocolate pudding over the cake layer.
  4. Add a layer of cherries followed by a layer of whipped cream.
  5. Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients.
  6. Finish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top.
  7. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought or homemade chocolate cake.
  • Kirsch can be added for a traditional flavor if desired.
  • Best served chilled for clean layers.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: German