Black Forest Trifle for Christmas
Indulge in the festive spirit with this delightful Black Forest Trifle for Christmas. This easy-to-make dessert features layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and sweet cherries, creating an irresistible blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for any holiday gathering, this trifle not only looks stunning but also offers make-ahead convenience, allowing you to enjoy more time with loved ones. With each spoonful, experience the decadent combination that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Whether served in a large dish or individual cups, this dessert is sure to be the highlight of your celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
- Chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake)
- Heavy cream (for whipping)
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Canned or fresh cherries (pitted)
- Cherry juice
- Vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- Dark chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Prepare cherries by draining canned ones or pitting fresh ones and mixing them with cherry juice.
- In a large dish or individual cups, layer chocolate cake cubes, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and cherries. Repeat until ingredients are used up.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with dark chocolate shavings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg