Name: Black Forest Trifle for Christmas – A Decadent Holiday Dessert
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: PT-490153H59M12S
Ingredients: 1 chocolate cake or brownies, cubed; 2 cups dark sweet cherries (fresh, frozen, or canned); 2–3 tbsp sugar; 1–2 tbsp Kirsch or cherry liqueur (optional); 2 cups chocolate pudding or custard; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 tbsp powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Chocolate curls and cherries for garnish

Black Forest Trifle for Christmas – A Decadent Holiday Dessert

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This festive Black Forest Trifle layers rich chocolate cake, cherry compote, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream into a stunning holiday dessert fit for a crowd.

Author: Maya Lawson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (cherry compote)
Total Time: 40 minutes + chilling
Yield: 10–12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 chocolate cake or brownies, cubed
2 cups dark sweet cherries (fresh, frozen, or canned)
2–3 tbsp sugar
1–2 tbsp Kirsch or cherry liqueur (optional)
2 cups chocolate pudding or custard
2 cups heavy cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate curls and cherries for garnish

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Instructions

Bake and cube chocolate cake or brownies. Let cool.
In a saucepan, simmer cherries with sugar and Kirsch for 5–10 mins. Cool.
Make or chill chocolate pudding.
Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
In a trifle dish, layer: cake, cherries, pudding, whipped cream. Repeat.
Top with chocolate curls and whole cherries.
Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Make alcohol-free by using cherry juice.
Use coconut cream and vegan pudding for a dairy-free version.
Serve chilled with a long spoon for easy scooping.

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