Description
This Black Forest Trifle for Christmas layers rich chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, and a luscious mascarpone cream for a festive dessert that’s both stunning and simple. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a sweet Christmas centerpiece.
Ingredients
4 cups chocolate cake, cubed
2 cups cherry pie filling
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings or curls
1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup fresh cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Break the chocolate cake into bite-sized chunks, ensuring uniform size for even layers.
2. In a large bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, heavy whipping cream, and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
3. Begin layering the trifle in a glass dish: start with cake, then cherry pie filling, followed by mascarpone cream. Repeat layers until full, ending with cream on top.
4. Top with fresh cherries, dark chocolate curls, and chopped walnuts if using.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Use brownies or loaf cake for a denser chocolate base if desired.
Add a splash of kirsch or cherry liqueur between layers for a grown-up twist.
For best flavor, let the trifle sit overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered
- Cuisine: European-inspired, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Black Forest, trifle, Christmas dessert