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Black Forest Trifle

A delightful and easy dessert featuring layers of chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, and whipped cream, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: German, Holiday
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the trifle
  • 1 box store-bought chocolate cake Can also use homemade.
  • 1 can cherry pie filling Use a good quality brand.
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Freshly whipped for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons kirsch Optional, for an adult version.
  • as needed dark chocolate shavings For topping.
  • as needed cherries For garnish, optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Break the chocolate cake into rough chunks and layer them in the trifle bowl or individual servings.
  2. Pour cherry pie filling over the cake chunks, and add kirsch if using.
  3. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then layer over the cherries.
  4. Repeat the layers of cake, cherry filling, and whipped cream.
  5. Top with dark chocolate shavings and cherries before serving.

Notes

Prepare the trifle the night before and keep it in the fridge. Do not freeze as cream can turn weird. Balance the layers for best flavor and texture. Feel free to get creative with toppings.