Black Forest Trifle (Cherries + Cream + Cake)

🍒 Black Forest Trifle (Cherries + Cream + Cake)

(Serves 8-10)

🍰 Layers:

1. Chocolate Cake
   • 1 baked 9-inch chocolate cake (homemade or store-bought), cubed
   • Or use ladyfingers for a quicker version
2. Cherry Filling
   • 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh, frozen, or canned)
   • ¼ cup sugar
   • 1 tbsp lemon juice
   • 1 tbsp cornstarch (mix with 2 tbsp water)
   • ½ tsp vanilla extract
3. Whipped Cream
   • 2 cups heavy cream, chilled
   • ¼ cup powdered sugar
   • 1 tsp vanilla extract
4. Extras
   • Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
   • Kirsch (cherry liqueur, optional)

👩‍🍳 Assembly:

1️⃣ Cook Cherries:

• Simmer cherries, sugar, and lemon juice for 5 mins.
• Stir in cornstarch slurry; cook until thickened. Cool.

2️⃣ Whip Cream:

• Beat cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.

3️⃣ Layer in a Trifle Dish (or Glasses):

• 1st Layer: Cake cubes (drizzle with Kirsch if using).
• 2nd Layer: ½ the cherry filling.
• 3rd Layer: ½ the whipped cream.
• Repeat layers, ending with cream.

4️⃣ Chill & Serve:

• Refrigerate 2+ hours.
• Top with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries.

💡 Variations:

• Individual Jars: Layer in mason jars for portable desserts.
• No-Bake Option: Use store-bought pound cake + canned cherry pie filling.
• Vegan: Swap cream for coconut whipped cream and use a vegan cake.

This dessert is retro, luscious, and customizable—perfect for summer parties! 😍🍒

Love cherries? Try adding chopped dark chocolate between layers!