Black Forest Trifle Recipe
Rich and dark Black Forest trifle made with chocolate cake, sweetened cherries, chocolate custard, whipped cream. This decadent German trifle is a indulgent dessert both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious, with each spoonful offering a perfect balance of sweetness, tartness, and creamy texture.
Equipment
Sauce Pan
Trifle serving dish
Ingredients
- 400 grams Chocolate Cake
- 400 grams Maraschino Cherries Soaked in Syrup
For Chocolate Custard
- 1½ cup Milk
- 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa powder
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
- ¼ cup Dark Chocolate chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For Whipped Cream
- 1 cup Whipping Cream
- 2 tablespoon Confectioners Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For Topping (Garnishing)
- 4 tablespoon Dark Chocolate shredded
- Edible Flowers
- Cherries
- Mint Leaves
Instructions
- Take maraschino cherries soaked in syrup. Strain the syrup and set aside, we will use this for soaking the sponge.
- Whip cream with icing sugar and vanilla using an electric beater till thick and stiff. Spoon this into a piping bag fitted with star nozzle. Place this in fridge until use.
- Take sugar, cocoa, cornstarch in a sauce pan and mix well until combined. Now pour in milk and whisk well. Cook this on medium high heat till it thickens well. keep mixing all the time. Now take it off the heat and add in dark chocolate, vanilla, salt and mix until chocolate is melted. Set aside to cool.
- Now take trifle bowl or individual serving glass bowls. Layer cake on the base, drizzle some cherry syrup on top. Add some chocolate custard, cherries, more custard, top with some chocolate cake slices. Now pipe whipped cream on top. Decorate with chocolate, cherries, mint leaves and edible flowers.
- Place this in fridge and let it set for 3 to 4 hours. Serve cold.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Black Forest Trifle Recipe
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
1026
% Daily Value*
Fat
37
g
57
%
Saturated Fat
22
g
138
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
79
mg
26
%
Sodium
662
mg
29
%
Potassium
440
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
168
g
56
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
118
g
131
%
Protein
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
1078
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
284
mg
28
%
Iron
8
mg
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.