Black Forest Trifle: The Ultimate Guide to Layered Chocolate and Cherry Decadence

Close-up of Black Forest Trifle layers with moist dark chocolate cake and syrupy red cherries.

Black Forest Trifle: The Ultimate Guide to Layered Chocolate and Cherry Decadence

This Black Forest Trifle features layers of moist dark chocolate cake, glossy cherry pie filling, and airy whipped cream. A visually stunning, easy-to-make dessert topped with chocolate shavings and a stemmed cherry for a professional finish.

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Prep Time 25

Total Time 25

Servings: 6 cups

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: German-inspired

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 cups (400g) Dark chocolate cake Crumbled into 1/2 inch pieces
21 oz (595g) Cherry pie filling Glossy red with whole cherries
2 cups (480ml) Heavy whipping cream Cold
1/2 cup (60g) Powdered sugar Sifted
1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla extract Pure
2 oz (56g) Dark chocolate bar 70% cocoa for shavings
6 whole Cherries with stems Bright red

Equipment

6 Clear Glass Dessert Cups 8 oz (240ml) size
1 Stand mixer or hand mixer For whipping cream
1 Vegetable Peeler To create chocolate shavings

Instructions

Assembly

Place 1/3 cup of crumbled dark chocolate cake into the bottom of each glass cup. Press down gently to create an even, moist base.
Spoon 2 tablespoons of glossy cherry pie filling over the cake, ensuring whole cherries are visible against the glass sides.
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed until fluffy white stiff peaks form.
Add a generous layer of whipped cream over the cherries. If space permits, repeat the cake and cherry layers once more.
Use a vegetable peeler to create delicate chocolate shavings over the top cream layer. Finish each cup with a single bright red cherry with a stem.

Notes

Chill the dessert cups for 10 minutes before assembly to keep the cream firm.
Wipe the inside of the glass between layers for clean, professional lines.