Black Forest Trifle
This decadent chocolate cherry trifle is a show-stopping dessert that combines layers of rich chocolate custard, fudgy brownies, and luscious cherries soaked in kirsch. Topped with a fluffy cream and crème fraîche mixture, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 500ml tub ready-made chilled custard - look for one with real vanilla seeds
- 100g plain chocolate , broken into pieces
- 400g chocolate brownies
- 2 x 390g jars cherries in kirsch or similar
- 300g tub double cream
- 200ml tub crème fraîche
- 25g icing sugar
- grated chocolate , to decorate, and fresh cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Put the custard into a pan with the chocolate pieces. Gently heat, stirring, until the chocolate has melted into the custard. Cover with cling film and cool.
- Arrange the brownies in the base of a trifle bowl. Drain the jars of cherries, reserving the liquid, and scatter over the brownies. Drizzle over 100ml reserved liquid. Spoon the cooled chocolate custard over and chill while you make the topping.
- Lightly whip the cream with the crème fraîche and icing sugar until soft peaks form. Chill until ready to serve, then pile on top of the trifle and decorate with grated chocolate and fresh cherries, if you like.
Cook Time
5M
Prep Time
PT25M
Yield
Serves 8
Nutrition
- Calories: 723 calories
- Fat Content: 52 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 31 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 62 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 55 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 7 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.34 milligram of sodium
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