Description
A showstopping holiday dessert that layers chocolate sponge, sour cherries, Kirsch-spiked syrup, and whipped cream into a festive centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chocolate sponge cake, cubed
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 jar sour cherries in syrup
- 2 tbsp Kirsch (optional)
- 1 bar dark chocolate
- Fresh cherries (for garnish)
- Fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cube the chocolate sponge cake.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Layer the cake cubes in a trifle bowl, drizzle with cherry syrup (and Kirsch if desired).
- Add a layer of sour cherries, then a layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until the bowl is filled, ending with whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with dark chocolate shavings, fresh cherries, and mint leaves.
- Chill for at least 2-3 hours before serving.
Notes
For a family-friendly version, omit the Kirsch. Can be made up to 24 hours ahead for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Black Forest, Trifle, Christmas Dessert, Holiday Dessert, Layered Dessert