Description
Indulge in a decadent Black Forest Trifle, a layered dessert featuring rich chocolate, fluffy custard, luscious cream, and vibrant cherries soaked in Kirsch. This elegant yet simple treat combines textures and flavors that evoke the classic Black Forest cake, making it perfect for special occasions or a delightful finish to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layer
- 150 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 10 g grated chocolate
Custard Layer
- 500 ml ready-made custard
Cream Layer
- 600 ml double cream
- 2 tbsp icing sugar
Fruit and Alcohol
- 400 g fresh cherries soaked in 200 ml Kirsch
- 100 g fresh cherries (unsavored)
- 4-5 tbsp Kirsch for soaking swiss roll
Base and Jam
- 300 g chocolate swiss roll or chocolate sponge cake
- 200 g cherry jam or conserve
- 150 g brownie bites
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherries: Soak 400 g of fresh cherries in 200 ml of Kirsch for at least 1 hour to infuse them with the spirit’s flavor, enhancing the trifle’s authentic taste.
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, whip 600 ml of double cream with 2 tablespoons of icing sugar until soft peaks form. Set aside in the fridge to keep chilled.
- Slice and Soak the Cake: Cut the chocolate swiss roll or sponge into bite-sized pieces. Lightly drizzle 4 to 5 tablespoons of Kirsch over the cake pieces to moisten them without making them soggy.
- Layer the Trifle: In a large trifle bowl or individual glasses, start by arranging a layer of the Kirsch-soaked cake. Spread a layer of cherry jam over it, then add a layer of custard. Follow with brownie bites, then add the soaked cherries (reserve some cherries for garnish) and fresh cherries.
- Add Chocolate and Cream Layers: Sprinkle chopped dark chocolate over the fruit layer for texture and richness. Then, spread whipped cream evenly over the top to cover all layers.
- Decorate: Garnish with grated chocolate and any reserved fresh cherries to give the trifle an attractive finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.
- You can substitute Kirsch with cherry brandy or omit alcohol for a kid-friendly version; soak cake in cherry juice instead.
- Ensure the cream is well chilled before whipping for better volume and texture.
- Brownie bites add a delightful chewy texture; substitute with chocolate chunks if preferred.
- The trifle can be assembled a day ahead and stored covered in the fridge for convenience.
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
