Black Forest Trifle
Ingredients
1 (9×13) chocolate cake or brownie baked according to package or recipe directions
30 ounces cherry pie filling, (approx 2 cups)
4 ounces kirsch or cherry brandy, any cherry liqueur or amaretto, cherry juice for non alcoholic version
2 boxes chocolate pudding, (90 grams each) prepared according to directions
For the Whipped Cream:
1 ½ cups cold heavy whipping cream or double cream
2-4 tablespoons (15-30 grams) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For Garnishing:
Fresh cherries
Shaved chocolate
Chocolate sprinkles
Icing sugar or cocoa powder for dusting
Directions
For the Cake:
Bake chocolate cake according to package directions or homemade recipe.
Cool completely. Cut cake into 1” cubes.
For the Pudding:
Prepare pudding as directed or using my homemade recipe and allow to cool.
For the Whipped Cream:
In a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
Start mixing on low speed. Once the mixture starts to increase in volume, or soft peaks increase the speed to medium-high until stiff peaks form.
Assemble”
Place ½ of the cake in the bottom of a trifle bowl. Pressing down a little. Drizzle with ½ the kirsch if using.
Top with half of the pudding, then half of the cherries and half of the whipped cream. Repeat layers ending with whipping cream.
Cover and chill in the fridge for 1-4 hours or overnight for best results.
Before serving garnish with fresh cherries, chocolate sprinkles or shaved chocolate if desired. Serve chilled.
