Black Forest Trifle: A Decadent Twist on a Classic Dessert
Indulge in the rich layers of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream with this Black Forest Trifle recipe.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate cake, cubed
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- In a trifle dish or individual serving glasses, layer half of the chocolate cake cubes at the bottom.
- Spread half of the cherry pie filling over the cake cubes.
- Spoon half of the whipped cream over the cherries.
- Repeat the layers, starting with the remaining cake cubes, followed by more cherries, and finish with whipped cream on top.
- Top with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cake.
- Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least four hours before serving for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 grams
- Saturated Fat: 17 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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