Chocolate Cherry Trifle Dessert Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Cherry Trifle, a festive twist on the classic Black Forest dessert! Layers of moist chocolate pound cake, sweet cherries, creamy chocolate pudding, and luscious whipped cream create a symphony of flavors perfect for Christmas gatherings or any special occasion. This easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its rich, chocolatey goodness and beautiful presentation.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 200 mins
Calories 262.1 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Cherry Trifle Dessert

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How to Make Chocolate Cherry Trifle Dessert

  1. Prepare the chocolate pudding according to package directions using 2 cups of milk. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow it to thicken completely.
  2. While the pudding chills, cut a 10-ounce chocolate pound cake into 1-inch cubes.
  3. In a medium bowl, gently combine 1 (15-ounce) can of cherry pie filling with 1 teaspoon of almond extract (or other desired flavoring).
  4. In a medium to large glass bowl, layer half of the pound cake cubes.
  5. Spread half of the chilled chocolate pudding evenly over the cake layer.
  6. Top with half of the cherry mixture.
  7. Dollop half of 2 cups of whipped cream over the cherries.
  8. Repeat layers: cake, pudding, cherries, whipped cream.
  9. If desired, add extra whipped cream to cover the top completely.
  10. For an extra touch of chocolate, sprinkle 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips over the whipped cream.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  12. Note: Doubling the recipe (excluding cake) will comfortably fill a 9x13 inch pan.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

51g

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Cherry Trifle Dessert?

Chocolate Cherry Trifle Dessert takes about 230 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 200 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Cherry Trifle Dessert?

Chocolate Cherry Trifle Dessert has approximately 262.1 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Cherry Trifle Dessert?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Cherry Trifle Dessert are Cherry Pie Filling, Chocolate Pudding, Cool Whip, Chocolate Pound Cake, Almond Flavoring, Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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