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Black Forest Trifle

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๐Ÿซ Black Forest Trifle brings layers of rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and creamy vanilla whipped cream together in a stunning dessert.
๐Ÿ’ This recipe offers a flexible and convenient way to enjoy the classic Black Forest flavor without baking an entire cake.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

One 9ร—13-inch chocolate cake or brownies

30 ounces (about 850 grams) cherry pie filling

4 ounces (approximately 120 milliliters) cherry liqueur or cherry brandy; alternatively, amaretto or cherry juice for a non-alcoholic option

Two boxes (90 grams each) chocolate pudding

1 ยฝ cups (about 360 milliliters) cold heavy whipping cream or double cream

2 to 4 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnishes such as fresh cherries, shaved chocolate, chocolate sprinkles, and icing sugar or cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

1-In a trifle bowl, layer half the cake cubes, followed by half the cherry liqueur.

2-Add half the chocolate pudding, then half the cherry pie filling, and top with half the whipped cream.

3-Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, ending with whipped cream on top.

4-Chill the trifle for 1 to 4 hours or overnight to let the flavors blend.

5-Before serving, garnish with fresh cherries, shaved chocolate, or sprinkles for a finishing touch.

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Notes

๐ŸŽ‚ Using store-bought components can save time without sacrificing flavor.
๐Ÿ’ Chill the trifle for several hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
๐Ÿฐ Garnish with fresh cherries and chocolate shavings for an elegant presentation.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Chilling Time: 4 hours
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake assembly
  • Cuisine: German-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg