Description
A stunning holiday dessert layered with chocolate sponge cake, tangy cherries, and whipped cream, perfect for festive gatherings.
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
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- Cut the chocolate sponge cake into small cubes.
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Layer the cake cubes in a large glass bowl or individual cups, drizzling cherry syrup over each layer.
- Add a layer of sour cherries followed by whipped cream.
- Repeat layers, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Grate dark chocolate over the top and garnish with fresh cherries and mint.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours before serving.
Notes
For best results, let the trifle chill to allow the flavors to meld together. Cover well in the fridge to avoid odor absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Black Forest Trifle, holiday dessert, Christmas dessert, chocolate dessert, trifle recipe, festive dessert