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Best Layered Black Forest Trifle

Layered Black Forest Trifle

Indulge in the Best Layered Black Forest Trifle, a dessert full of chocolate, cherries, and cream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chocolate cake cubes baked and cooled
  • 1 ½ cups cherry pie filling
  • 1 ¾ cups whipped cream prepared
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate shavings
  • 8 pieces fresh cherries optional, for topping
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • trifle dish or glass cups
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Bake and cool the chocolate cake completely. Cut into small cubes.
  2. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  3. Begin layering: start with chocolate cake cubes at the bottom of a trifle dish or glass cups.
  4. Spoon over cherry pie filling generously.
  5. Add a layer of whipped cream.
  6. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings and walnuts.
  7. Repeat layers until the dish is filled.
  8. Top with more whipped cream, chocolate curls, and fresh cherries.
  9. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
  10. Serve cold and enjoy every decadent spoonful.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 22g

Notes

For variations, consider swapping cherry pie filling with other fruits or adding a splash of liqueur for an extra kick.

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