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Indulgent Black Forest Trifle for Christmas Cheer

Black Forest Trifle for Christmas made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate cake cubed
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
  • ½ cup Kirsch cherry brandy
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare the whipped cream mixture
  • Fold in the mascarpone cheese
  • Prepare the chocolate cake layers
  • Assemble the trifle layers
  • Chill the assembled trifle
  • Garnish before serving