Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and sweetened
- 1 cup of kirsch or cherry liqueur (optional)
- 1 rich chocolate cake or pound cake, cubed
- 2 cups of whipped cream or heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup of chocolate shavings or grated chocolate
- 2 tablespoons of sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Cherry syrup or cherry compote (for additional flavor)
- Fresh cherries and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the cherries by soaking them in cherry liqueur like kirsch for about 15 minutes to enhance their flavor.
- Prepare the chocolate cake by cutting it into bite-sized cubes; brush lightly with cherry syrup or liqueur for extra flavor.
- Whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold in mascarpone if desired for extra richness.
- Assemble the trifle in layers: start with cake cubes, followed by soaked cherries, then whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. Repeat layers until full, finishing with whipped cream and toppings.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to meld flavors before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh seasonal cherries for a more natural flavor.
- Replace cherry liqueur with cherry juice or syrup for a non-alcoholic version.
- Add layers of chocolate mousse for extra creaminess.
- Top with crushed cookies, nuts, or additional cherries for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for preparing cake or cherries if needed)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg