Description
Rich chocolate, juicy cherries, and creamy layers come together in the ultimate Christmas dessert. This Black Forest trifle is easy, festive, and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
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10 oz chocolate cake, baked and cubed
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/3 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups cherry pie filling
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1/4 cup cherry syrup or juice
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2 tbsp kirsch or cherry liqueur (optional)
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3 oz dark chocolate, shaved
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1/4 cup chocolate curls or chips
Instructions
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Cut cooled chocolate cake into even cubes.
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Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
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Mix cherry syrup with kirsch if using and drizzle lightly over cake.
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Layer cake cubes in a trifle dish.
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Spoon cherry filling evenly over the cake.
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Spread whipped cream over cherries.
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Sprinkle with shaved chocolate.
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Repeat layers until the dish is full.
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Chill for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25mins