Black Forest Trifle for Christmas: A Joyful Indulgence to Share
Delight in the festive cheer with a luscious Black Forest Trifle this Christmas, layered with rich chocolate, creamy mascarpone, and cherries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 jar chocolate fudge sauce
- 1/2 cup shaved chocolate
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to package instructions, then allow it to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- In a large trifle bowl, layer half of the crumbled chocolate cake at the bottom.
- Add half of the cherry pie filling over the cake layer, followed by half of the whipped cream.
- Drizzle some chocolate fudge sauce and add some mascarpone cheese.
- Repeat the layers to complete the trifle, finishing with a layer of whipped cream.
- Garnish with shaved chocolate and additional cherries if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use a sugar-free cake mix and light whipped cream.
- Feel free to substitute fresh cherries for the pie filling when in season.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Black Forest Trifle, Christmas dessert, festive recipes