Christmas Black Forest Trifle: 7 Layers of Joyful Indulgence
Decadent Christmas Black Forest Trifle: A Stunning Holiday Showstopper
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare)
- 2 (3.9 oz) boxes instant chocolate pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or curls (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh or maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to package directions. Let cool completely and cut into 1–2 inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mixes and cold milk until smooth. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to thicken.
- In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer cake cubes, pudding, cherry pie filling, and whipped topping. Repeat layers until the dish is full.
- Add a final layer of whipped topping, sprinkle with chocolate shavings, and top with cherries.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to let flavors meld and layers set.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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