Decadent Black Forest Trifle
A delightful dessert featuring layers of chocolate, cream, and cherries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Chocolate and Custard Layers
- 150 g dark chocolate (chopped, for a rich flavor)
- 500 ml ready-made custard (provides creaminess and sweetness)
Cream Layer
- 600 ml double cream (adds volume and lightness)
- 2 tbsp icing sugar (sweetens the whipped cream)
Base and Fruit Layers
- 1 jumbo chocolate swiss roll (offers a soft, spongy texture)
- 4-5 tbsp kirsch (optional, for a subtle cherry flavor)
- 400-600 g cherries in kirsch/syrup/cherry pie filling (for sweetness and juiciness)
- 200 g fresh cherries (adds freshness and a pop of color)
- 200 g cherry jam or conserve (enhances cherry flavor)
- 1 tub brownie bites (provides a rich chocolate layer)
- 25 g grated chocolate (for garnish and texture)
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop dark chocolate into small pieces and melt it in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth and let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ready-made custard with half of the cooled melted dark chocolate and mix until uniform.
- Whip the double cream with icing sugar until soft peaks form.
- Slice the chocolate swiss roll into even rounds and arrange them in a serving dish.
Assembly
- Drizzle kirsch over swiss roll slices, if using.
- Spread the chocolate custard mixture over the swiss roll layer.
- Add a layer of cherries in syrup over the custard.
- Fold whipped cream into the remaining melted dark chocolate and layer this mixture over the cherries.
- Top with the remaining whipped cream.
- Sprinkle brownie bites over the top and finish with grated chocolate.
Notes
Use very cold cream for the best-whipped texture. Let the trifle chill for a couple of hours before serving to enhance flavor.