Christmas Black Forest Trifle
Indulge in the rich layers of our Christmas Black Forest Trifle, a show-stopping dessert perfect for any holiday gathering. This delightful trifle features moist chocolate cake, light whipped cream, and sweet cherry pie filling, all beautifully arranged to create an irresistible treat. With its stunning presentation and harmonious flavors, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and make your celebrations even more special.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cake, cubed (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp Kirsch (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Allow it to cool completely before cutting it into cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- In a large trifle dish or individual cups, layer chocolate cake cubes at the bottom. Drizzle with cherry pie filling and add a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Repeat the layers until you reach the top of your dish or cups, finishing with whipped cream.
- Garnish with dark chocolate shavings and additional cherries if desired. Chill for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg