Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Black Forest Trifle for Christmas—a luscious dessert that combines layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and juicy cherries. This easy-to-prepare treat is perfect for holiday gatherings, making it a show-stopping addition to your dessert table. Not only does it boast a decadent flavor profile, but its stunning presentation will leave your guests in awe. Best of all, this trifle can be made ahead of time, allowing you to focus on enjoying the festivities with family and friends.
Ingredients
- Chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake)
- Heavy cream
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Cherries (canned or fresh)
- Cherry juice
- Vanilla pudding
- Dark chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake as per package instructions or use your favorite homemade recipe. Allow it to cool and cut into cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- In a large trifle dish, layer chocolate cake cubes, cherry juice, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream repeatedly until all ingredients are used up.
- Top with dark chocolate shavings and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider incorporating crushed cookies or nuts between layers. You can customize this trifle by using different fruits or flavored puddings.