Black Forest Trifle for Christmas: Indulgent Layers of Joy
Enjoy a festive dessert that layers chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream in a delightful trifle.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 10 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chocolate cake
- 2 cups cherry pie filling
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate shavings
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cut the chocolate cake into cubes.
- In a trifle dish, layer half of the chocolate cake cubes.
- Spread half of the cherry pie filling over the cake.
- Add a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Top with chocolate shavings.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, use fresh cherries in season.
- This dessert can be prepared a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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