Description
Get ready to wow your guests with this showstopping Black Forest Trifle for Christmas—a festive, layered dessert made with chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. It’s a no-fuss, make-ahead treat that blends rich and creamy textures with fruity bursts. Whether you need a quick dessert, Christmas party idea, or a beautiful make-ahead recipe, this trifle delivers elegance with ease. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or just treating yourself to something indulgent.
Ingredients
2 cups chocolate cake, cubed
1 ½ cups cherry pie filling
1 cup fresh or jarred cherries
2 cups whipped cream
½ cup dark chocolate shavings
2 tablespoons kirsch (optional)
1 cup vanilla pudding or custard (optional)
½ cup crushed chocolate cookies or nuts (optional topping)
Instructions
1. Cut chocolate cake into 1-inch cubes and prepare all your ingredients.
2. Place a layer of cake at the bottom of the trifle dish and drizzle with kirsch if using.
3. Add cherry pie filling and scatter in some whole cherries.
4. Spoon in whipped cream, and a layer of custard if using.
5. Repeat the layers until the dish is full, ending with whipped cream.
6. Top with chocolate shavings and garnish with cherries or cookie crumbles.
7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use homemade or store-bought chocolate cake depending on time.
You can substitute kirsch with cherry juice for a non-alcoholic option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Christmas dessert, holiday trifle, black forest trifle, easy dessert, no bake recipe, chocolate cherry trifle