Decadent Black Forest Trifle to Impress Everyone at Home

Indulge in this easy no-bake Black Forest Trifle, a delightful dessert combining chocolate cake, cherries, and mascarpone cream.

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Prep Time 15

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: German

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake Layers

1 large Chocolate Cake store-bought or homemade

For the Cream Layer

16 oz Mascarpone Cheese can mix with cream cheese and heavy cream
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream whipped into soft peaks
1/4 cup Powdered Sugar to sweeten the cream

For the Fruit Layer

1 can Cherry Pie Filling or fresh/stewed cherries
1 cup Fresh Cherries for garnish

For the Toppings

1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Shavings or Curls for garnish
1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts optional for garnish

Equipment

mixing bowl
electric mixer
glass dish or trifle bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Cake Layers by breaking the chocolate cake into uniform bite-sized chunks, about one inch in size.
In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy whipping cream, and powdered sugar. Use an electric mixer to whip until soft peaks form.
In a glass dish or trifle bowl, start layering with chocolate cake chunks, followed by cherry pie filling.
Continue layering with whipped mascarpone cream. Aim for at least three layers.
Finish with cream on top and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings and garnish with fresh cherries and nuts.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Chill overnight for the best flavor. Use a glass dish for a lovely presentation. Avoid over-whipping the cream mixture.

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