Cherry Trifle
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this luscious Cherry Trifle. Layers of moist pound cake, macerated cherries, and airy whipped cream are artfully arranged in a glass bowl, creating a visually stunning dessert that is as delicious as it is beautiful. The sweet cherries soaked in kirsch add a delightful boozy twist to this classic trifle recipe. Perfect for a special occasion or a sweet ending to any meal, this Cherry Trifle is sure to impress your family and friends.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 cups jarred pitted sour cherries
- 5 Tbs. kirsch
- 1 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 pound cake (see related recipe at left)
Instructions
- <b>Prepare the cherries</b>
- In a bowl, gently stir together the cherries, 4 Tbs. of the kirsch and the granulated sugar. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the cherries through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl. Reserve the liquid and cherries separately.
- <b>Whip the cream</b>
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the cream, confectioners&rsquo; sugar, the remaining 1 Tbs. kirsch and the vanilla on medium-high speed just until firm peaks form.
- <b>Assemble the trifle</b>
- Trim off the ends of the cake and cut the cake into chunks. Line the bottom of a 2 1/2- to 3-quart clear glass bowl with about one-third of the cake. Brush lightly with some of the reserved cherry liquid. Spoon one-third of the cherries over the cake and spread one-third of the whipped cream over the cherries. Repeat the layering 2 more times, ending with whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to overnight before serving. Serve cold. Serves 10.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, <i>Desserts,</i> by Elinor Klivans (Oxmoor House, 2007).
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