Black Forest Trifle for Christmas
Indulge in the festive flavors of the holiday season with this irresistible Black Forest Trifle for Christmas. This delightful dessert features layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and sweet cherries, all topped with fluffy whipped cream and elegant dark chocolate shavings. Perfect for gatherings and family celebrations, this trifle not only looks stunning but is also a breeze to prepare ahead of time, allowing you to savor the festivities without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups pitted cherries (canned or fresh)
- 1/4 cup cherry juice
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake as per package instructions and let it cool completely before cutting it into cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- In a large trifle bowl, layer chocolate cake cubes, cherry juice-soaked cherries, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream. Repeat layers until filled.
- Finish with dark chocolate shavings on top and chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg