Black Forest Trifle for Christmas: Indulgent Layers of Joy
Experience the festive delight of a Black Forest Trifle this Christmas, with layers of chocolate, cherries, and cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package chocolate brownie mix
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions and bake. Allow to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Cut the brownies into small squares.
- In a trifle dish, layer half of the brownie cubes, followed by half of the cherry pie filling, and half of the whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, use chocolate shavings on top.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Black Forest Trifle, Christmas dessert, festive trifle, chocolate trifle