Description
A decadent and visually stunning Black Forest Trifle combining layers of rich dark chocolate, fluffy custard, fresh and soaked cherries, moist chocolate sponge, and brownie bites, all topped with grated chocolate for an irresistible dessert perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layer
- 150 g dark chocolate, chopped
Custard and Cream
- 500 ml ready made custard
- 600 ml double cream
- 2 tbsp icing sugar
Fruit and Alcohol Soak
- 4-5 tbsp Kirsch
- 400 g fresh cherries soaked in kirsch (using 200 ml kirsch)
- 100 g fresh cherries
Sponge and Jam
- 300 g chocolate swiss roll or chocolate sponge
- 200 g cherry jam or conserve
Additional Garnish
- 150 g brownie bites
- 10 g grated chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare Cherries: Soak 400 g of fresh cherries in 200 ml Kirsch for several hours or overnight to infuse them with flavor and soften them.
- Chocolate Preparation: Chop 150 g dark chocolate into fine pieces for layering and garnish.
- Whip Cream: In a large bowl, whip 600 ml double cream with 2 tbsp icing sugar until soft peaks form, setting it aside for assembly.
- Cut Sponge: Slice the 300 g chocolate swiss roll or chocolate sponge into even pieces suitable for layering within the trifle.
- Layering the Trifle: Start the assembly by placing a layer of sponge pieces at the bottom of your serving dish, sprinkling with 4-5 tbsp Kirsch for moisture. Spread a layer of cherry jam over the sponge, followed by half of the soaked cherries evenly scattered on top.
- Add Custard: Pour and evenly spread half of the 500 ml ready-made custard over the fruit layer to add creamy richness.
- Insert Brownie Bites: Add 150 g brownie bites into the layers, distributing evenly for texture and chocolate intensity.
- Second Layer: Repeat sponge soaking with Kirsch, then layer on fresh cherries (100 g) and the remaining soaked cherries. Spread the rest of the cherry jam, followed by the remaining custard.
- Add Whipped Cream: Top the trifle with the whipped double cream, smoothing it evenly to cover all layers.
- Garnish and Chill: Sprinkle the 10 g grated chocolate over the whipped cream as a beautiful finishing touch. Refrigerate the trifle for at least 1 hour (preferably longer) to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
Notes
- Soaking cherries in Kirsch enhances the traditional Black Forest flavor.
- Use good quality dark chocolate for richer taste and better texture.
- The dessert benefits from refrigeration overnight to develop deeper flavors.
- This trifle is perfect for serving at parties and celebrations, can be prepared ahead of time.
- Substitute Kirsch with cherry brandy if unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 69 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 99 mg
