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Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

Irresistible Black Forest Trifle for Christmas Gatherings

Experience the festive delight of a Black Forest Trifle for Christmas, with layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and sweet cherries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cake
  • 1 cake Chocolate Cake Rich homemade or store-bought.
For the Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Can substitute with whipped coconut cream.
For the Cherries
  • 2 cups Fresh Cherries Canned or bourbon cherries as alternatives.
For the Liqueur
  • 1/4 cup Kirsch or Cherry Liqueur Omit for non-alcoholic version.
For Garnishing
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Shavings Chocolate chips can be a substitute.

Equipment

  • Trifle dish
  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chocolate Cake: Bake your chocolate cake according to instructions and cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. Whip the Cream: Beat heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Layering the Trifle: In a trifle dish, layer chocolate cake cubes, cherries, and whipped cream until used up.
  4. Garnish the Trifle: Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the final whipped cream layer and add whole cherries on top.
  5. Chill and Set: Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare a day in advance for enhanced flavor blending. Serve in a clear dish for beautiful presentation.

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