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Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 240 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Layering
  • Cuisine: German
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive dessert featuring layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, tangy cherries, and vanilla pudding, perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

  • Chocolate cake (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Canned or fresh cherries
  • 1/4 cup cherry juice
  • Vanilla pudding mix


Instructions

  1. Bake chocolate cake and let it cool completely before cutting into cubes.
  2. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  3. Prepare cherries by combining with cherry juice and letting them sit for a few minutes.
  4. Assemble the trifle in a bowl or glasses, layering cake, cherries, pudding, and cream. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Use quality ingredients for the best flavor; consider using a gluten-free cake mix if desired.