Black Forest Trifle for Christmas Recipe
This Black Forest Trifle is a festive and indulgent dessert perfect for Christmas celebrations. Layers of moist chocolate cake, rich vanilla pudding, and luscious cherries soaked in cherry juice combine with whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings to create a visually stunning and delicious treat that captures the classic flavors of the traditional Black Forest cake in an easy-to-assemble trifle form.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (for cake baking if homemade)
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: European
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake Layer
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or 1 homemade chocolate cake)
Cherry Layer
- 2 cups canned or fresh cherries (pitted, with juice or syrup)
- 1/4 cup cherry juice (from the canned cherries or fresh)
Vanilla Pudding Layer
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
Whipped Cream Layer
- 1 cup heavy cream (for whipping)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings (or grated chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Bake the chocolate cake according to the package instructions or use a homemade version. Once baked and cooled, cut the cake into cubes or bite-sized pieces for layering.
- Make the Whipped Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Layer the Trifle: In a large trifle bowl or individual serving glasses, begin with a layer of chocolate cake pieces. Drizzle some cherry juice over the cake to soak it slightly.
- Add Cherries: Spread a layer of cherries (with some juice or syrup) evenly over the cake layer.
- Vanilla Pudding: Spoon a generous layer of vanilla pudding over the cherries to create a creamy contrast.
- Whipped Cream Layer: Spread a thick layer of whipped cream over the pudding layer.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layers of cake soaked with cherry juice, cherries, pudding, and whipped cream until the dish is filled, finishing with a whipped cream layer on top.
- Garnish and Chill: Sprinkle dark chocolate shavings over the top layer of whipped cream and optionally dust with cocoa powder. Refrigerate the trifle for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- Serve: Serve chilled as a festive dessert to impress your guests with its beautiful layers and classic Black Forest flavors.
Notes
- Using fresh cherries is preferred, but canned cherries with syrup work well too.
- If making homemade vanilla pudding, prepare it before assembling the trifle and let it cool.
- For ease, use store-bought chocolate shavings or grate a dark chocolate bar yourself.
- The trifle tastes best after chilling overnight to allow layers to soak and blend flavors.
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar in the whipped cream.
Keywords: Black Forest, Trifle, Christmas dessert, chocolate cake, cherries, whipped cream, layered dessert
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