Black Forest Trifle Christmas (Printable View)

Chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream create a delightful layered dessert for holiday celebrations.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cake Base

01 - 1 box chocolate cake mix or 1 homemade chocolate cake

→ Cream Layer

02 - 1 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit Layer

05 - 2 cups pitted cherries, canned or fresh
06 - 1/4 cup cherry juice or syrup

→ Pudding Layer

07 - 2 cups vanilla pudding

→ Garnish

08 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings or grated chocolate
09 - 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, optional

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Bake the chocolate cake following box or scratch instructions. Allow cake to cool fully before cutting. Alternatively, use brownies or sponge cake for efficiency.
02 - Once the cake has cooled, cut into 1-inch cubes to facilitate even layering.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
04 - Drain canned cherries and reserve juice, or pit and chop fresh cherries. Combine cherries with cherry juice or syrup and allow to marinate briefly.
05 - Arrange a layer of cake cubes at the bottom of a trifle dish or serving glasses. Press gently for a uniform base.
06 - Spread an even layer of vanilla pudding over the cake cubes, smoothing the surface.
07 - Add a layer of marinated cherries with some juice, ensuring even distribution across the pudding.
08 - Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the cherries. Smooth gently with a spatula.
09 - Continue layering cake cubes, pudding, cherries, and whipped cream until the dish is filled, finishing with whipped cream.
10 - Garnish the top layer with chocolate shavings or grated chocolate and extra cherries as desired. Dust with cocoa powder if using.
11 - Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to ensure optimal texture and flavor infusion.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Allowing the dessert to chill overnight enhances the depth of flavor and ensures the layers are well set.

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