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Black Forest Trifle

Decadent Black Forest Trifle: A Sweet Cherry Delight

This Black Forest Trifle combines rich chocolate, fresh cherries, and airy whipped cream for a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layer
  • 1 layer chocolate cake use store-bought or homemade
Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups whipped cream fresh is best
Cherry Layer
  • 2 cups sweet cherries pits removed
  • ½ cup cherry juice
Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for dusting
  • ½ cup chocolate shavings

Equipment

  • trifle dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by selecting a clear trifle dish and gather all your ingredients for easy access.
  2. Add half of the crumbled chocolate cake to the bottom of the trifle dish.
  3. Drizzle half of the cherry juice over the cake layer.
  4. Spread half of the whipped cream on top of the soaked cake layer.
  5. Layer half of the sweet cherries over the whipped cream.
  6. Repeat the previous steps with the remaining ingredients.
  7. Dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Quality ingredients, even layering, and proper chilling enhance this trifle's flavor and presentation.

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