Description
Indulgent Black Forest Trifle elevates classic German dessert with layers of rich chocolate, luscious cherries, and creamy whipped cream. Guests will swoon over this show-stopping dessert that blends traditional flavors into an irresistible modern masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake and Base Ingredients:
- 1 chocolate sponge cake
Fruit and Filling Ingredients:
- 2 cups (475 milliliters) cherry pie filling
- Fresh cherries
Cream and Chocolate Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) whipped cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chocolate pudding
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Transform chocolate sponge cake into bite-sized cubes for optimal layering texture.
- Create the first foundation layer by evenly distributing cake cubes across the base of a trifle bowl or individual serving glasses.
- Generously spread cherry pie filling over the cake cubes, ensuring complete coverage and even distribution.
- Carefully pour chocolate pudding as the next layer, allowing it to gently settle between the cake and cherry components.
- Delicately pipe or spoon whipped cream across the pudding layer, creating a smooth and airy surface.
- Continue alternating layers of cake, cherry filling, pudding, and whipped cream until the container reaches its maximum capacity.
- Crown the final layer with a luxurious topping of whipped cream, creating an elegant and inviting appearance.
- Artfully scatter dark chocolate shavings over the whipped cream surface for sophisticated visual appeal and texture contrast.
- Optionally accent the dessert with fresh cherries strategically placed for a vibrant garnish.
- Refrigerate the trifle for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing flavors to harmonize and develop a rich, cohesive taste profile before serving chilled.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and consistent texture throughout the trifle.
- Chill the trifle bowl or glasses beforehand to help layers set quickly and maintain crisp definition between layers.
- For a lighter version, substitute whipped cream with Greek yogurt or low-fat whipped topping to reduce calories.
- Enhance the flavor by brushing cake cubes with kirsch or cherry liqueur for an authentic Black Forest dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg