Description
A decadent and visually stunning Black Forest Trifle featuring layers of rich dark chocolate, creamy custard, double cream, and kirsch-soaked cherries, combined with chocolate sponge, cherry jam, and brownie bites for a luscious dessert perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Cream
- 150 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 500 ml ready made custard
- 600 ml double cream
- 2 tbsp icing sugar
Sponge and Fruit
- 300 g chocolate swiss roll or chocolate sponge
- 4-5 tbsp Kirsch
- 400 g fresh cherries soaked in kirsch (using 200 ml kirsch)
- 100 g fresh cherries
- 200 g cherry jam or conserve
Additional
- 150 g brownie bites
- 10 g grated chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare Cherries: Soak 400 g fresh cherries in 200 ml Kirsch for several hours to infuse flavor and soften them. Set aside an additional 100 g fresh cherries for garnish.
- Whip Cream: In a large bowl, whip the 600 ml double cream with 2 tablespoons of icing sugar until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
- Melt Chocolate: Gently melt the 150 g dark chocolate either over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave. Allow to cool slightly.
- Layer Base: In a large trifle bowl or individual serving glasses, begin by spreading a layer of chocolate swiss roll or chocolate sponge. Drizzle 4-5 tablespoons of Kirsch evenly over the sponge to moisten it thoroughly.
- Add Cherry Jam: Spoon a generous layer of cherry jam or conserve over the soaked sponge layer.
- Layer Custard: Pour or spoon a layer of ready made custard over the cherry jam, spreading it evenly.
- Layer Soaked Cherries and Brownie: Add the kirsch-soaked cherries evenly over the custard, followed by a scattering of brownie bites for texture.
- Add Whipped Cream and Chocolate: Spoon or pipe a layer of the whipped double cream over the cherries and brownies. Drizzle or sprinkle the melted dark chocolate over this cream layer.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layered process as desired until the ingredients are used up, finishing with a top layer of whipped cream.
- Garnish and Chill: Decorate the top layer with the reserved 100 g fresh cherries and grated chocolate. Chill the assembled trifle in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably 2 hours or longer, to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For best flavor, soak cherries in Kirsch overnight.
- Use good quality dark chocolate for a richer taste.
- Adjust the amount of Kirsch to taste, or substitute with cherry juice for a non-alcoholic version.
- Chilling time improves the melding of flavors and texture.
- This trifle can be assembled a day ahead 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
