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Easy Black Forest Trifle

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A decadent no-bake dessert featuring layers of rich chocolate cake, fluffy cream, and tart cherry filling.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz chocolate pound cake or 9×13 pan of brownies, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
  • 3 cups heavy cream, cold
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Kirsch or rum (optional)
  • Chocolate shavings or curls, for garnish
  • Fresh cherries, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whip the cream by pouring the chilled heavy cream into a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream on medium speed until it starts to thicken. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whip on high speed until soft peaks form.
  2. Prepare the chocolate cake by slicing it into 1-inch cubes. For a brownie layer, cut a 9×13 pan of brownies into cubes. Optionally brush the cubes with Kirsch or rum for extra flavor.
  3. Get layering by starting with a layer of chocolate cake or brownie cubes at the bottom of a trifle bowl. Spoon half of the cherry pie filling over the cake layer.
  4. Add half of the whipped cream mixture over the cherry layer, spreading it gently to cover everything. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
  5. Finish it off by topping the trifle with any remaining whipped cream, swirling it for texture, and sprinkle with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries if using.
  6. Chill the trifle in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

This trifle can be made a day in advance for more developed flavors. Feel free to use fresh cherries or different fruit fillings as variations.

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Keywords: Black Forest, trifle, no-bake dessert, chocolate dessert, cherry dessert

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