Description

Looking for a festive dessert that stuns your guests and satisfies every sweet craving? This *Black Forest Trifle for Christmas* is a stunning layered dessert that combines rich chocolate cake, sweet-tart cherry filling, fluffy whipped cream, and dark chocolate garnishes. It’s the perfect addition to your holiday table and checks all the boxes—quick dessert idea, easy recipe, decadent yet simple, and great for Christmas parties or family dinners. Whether you’re hunting for unique Christmas desserts, elegant food ideas, or easy entertaining options, this showstopper hits the mark.

Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix

3 large eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 cup water

42 oz cherry pie filling (2 cans)

2 tablespoons kirsch or cherry liqueur (optional)

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup fresh cherries

1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings

1/4 cup chocolate truffle pieces (optional)

Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1. Bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions and let it cool completely.

2. Cut the cooled cake into 1-inch cubes.

3. In a bowl, stir the cherry pie filling. Mix in kirsch if using.

4. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks, then add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat to stiff peaks.

5. In a trifle dish, layer half the chocolate cake cubes evenly.

6. Spread half of the cherry filling over the cake.

7. Add a thick layer of whipped cream and smooth it with a spatula.

8. Repeat the layers with remaining cake, cherries, and whipped cream.

9. Garnish with fresh cherries, chocolate shavings, optional truffles, mint, and powdered sugar.

10. Chill for at least 2–3 hours before serving for best flavor and presentation.

Notes

For best layering, let all ingredients cool completely before assembling.

The kirsch is optional but adds authentic Black Forest flavor.

For individual servings, use clear dessert glasses or mason jars.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 33g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Christmas dessert, easy trifle, Black Forest recipe, holiday trifle, chocolate cherry trifle