Black Forest Trifle
A delightful layered dessert featuring rich chocolate cake, creamy mascarpone, tart cherries, and fluffy whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 165 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chocolate cake (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups tart cherries (canned or fresh)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
- Coffee (optional, for soaking the cake)
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to recipe or package instructions. Let it cool and cut it into small squares.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Fold the mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream until well combined.
- Layer the chocolate cake cubes soaked in coffee, a layer of the mascarpone mixture, and tart cherries in a trifle dish or individual cups.
- Finish with a layer of whipped mascarpone on top, garnishing with chocolate shavings and additional cherries.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator. Best consumed within 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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