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Black Forest Trifle

Indulge in Black Forest Trifle: A Festive Delight to Share

Experience the joy of festive gatherings with this Black Forest Trifle, a delightful combination of chocolate sponge, tart cherries, and fluffy cream.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Base
  • 1 cake Chocolate Sponge Cake or dark chocolate brownie cubes
For the Fruit Layer
  • 2 cups Cherries pitted; can substitute with raspberries or strawberries
  • 1/2 cup Boozy Cherry Compote made with cherry brandy or liqueur
For the Creamy Layer
  • 2 cups Whipped Cream freshly whipped for best results
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Nuts (almonds/pistachios) for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Trifle dish
  • hand mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Black Forest Trifle
  1. Bake your chocolate sponge cake according to recipe instructions and let cool completely.
  2. In a saucepan, combine cherries, cherry brandy, and sugar, cook until syrupy.
  3. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, can add vanilla extract or sugar if desired.
  4. In a trifle dish, layer chocolate sponge or brownie cubes, boozy cherry compote and whipped cream.
  5. Repeat layers until dish is filled, finishing with whipped cream.
  6. Garnish with nuts, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the trifle in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Do not freeze the assembled trifle as it may affect texture, but components can be frozen separately.

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