Black Forest Trifle for Christmas: The Ultimate Indulgent Dessert
This Black Forest Trifle is a luxurious dessert perfect for the Christmas celebration, combining rich chocolate, whipped cream, and cherries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package chocolate cake mix
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions and let it cool.
- Whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large trifle dish.
- Add a layer of cherry pie filling over the crumbled cake.
- Spread a layer of the whipped cream mixture over the cherries.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the final layer of cream.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a splash of cherry liqueur to the cake mix.
- You can substitute fresh cherries for the pie filling if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle dish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg