Black Forest Trifle Christmas
Indulge in the festive delight of Black Forest Trifle Christmas, featuring luscious layers of moist chocolate cake, rich cherry pie filling, and fluffy whipped cream. This elegant dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings, combining the sweet-tart flavor of cherries with velvety chocolate for a truly unforgettable experience. Easy to prepare yet stunning in presentation, this trifle is sure to become a cherished tradition at your festive table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chocolate cake, cubed (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- ½ cup dark chocolate shavings
- ½ cup maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Allow it to cool completely before cutting into cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Sweeten with sugar or vanilla extract if desired.
- In a trifle bowl or individual glasses, layer the chocolate cake cubes, followed by cherry pie filling and whipped cream. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, aiming for at least three layers of each component.
- Garnish the top with dark chocolate shavings and maraschino cherries; dust lightly with cocoa powder for added elegance.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added variety, try using different fruits like raspberries or strawberries instead of cherries. Make it a day ahead to enhance flavors further. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days—do not freeze.