Description
Indulgent Black Forest Trifle layers rich chocolate cake, luscious cherries, and silky whipped cream in a mesmerizing dessert. Chocolate and cherry lovers will savor each spoonful of this classic German-inspired treat that delights senses with its perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (18-21 ounces / 510-595 grams) brownie mix
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) cherry pie filling
- 2 bars (1.55 ounces / 44 grams) milk chocolate
Pudding and Dairy Components:
- 2 packets (3.3 ounces / 94 grams) white chocolate pudding
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cold 2% milk
- 1 tub (8 ounces / 227 grams) whipped topping
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) cranberry-cherry juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare brownies until a toothpick comes out clean, allowing them to cool completely before cutting into small, uniform cubes.
- Finely chop dark chocolate, reserving a portion for decorative garnish on the final layer.
- Macerate fresh cherries with kirsch and cherry juice, separating a small portion for final topping.
- Prepare chocolate pudding by whisking with cold milk until smooth, then gently incorporate whipped cream to create a light, airy texture.
- Construct the first trifle layer by evenly distributing brownie cubes across the bottom of a clear glass serving dish.
- Sprinkle macerated cherries over brownie layer, followed by a generous scattering of chopped chocolate.
- Carefully spread half of the pudding mixture, ensuring even coverage across the entire surface.
- Repeat layering process with remaining brownie cubes, cherries, chocolate, and pudding mixture.
- Crown the trifle with reserved cherries and delicate chocolate curls for an elegant finish.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to set before serving chilled.
Notes
- Swap homemade brownies for store-bought to save time and simplify preparation.
- Use fresh or frozen cherries depending on seasonal availability, ensuring a vibrant fruity flavor.
- Reduce sugar content by selecting dark chocolate and using low-fat dairy options for a lighter dessert version.
- Create a gluten-free alternative by using almond flour or gluten-free brownie mix for the base layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg