Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of chocolate cake or brownie pieces
- 1 jar of high-quality cherry preserves or fresh cherries
- 1 cup of whipped cream or heavy cream whipped with sugar
- 2 cups of chocolate shavings or grated chocolate
- Optional: Kirsch or cherry liqueur for added flavor
- Fresh mint leaves and extra cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Cut your chocolate cake or brownies into bite-sized pieces. For a richer flavor, prepare homemade brownies using a simple butterbeer cookies recipe and adapt into a brownie base.
- In a large trifle dish, layer the cake or brownie chunks, then spoon cherry preserves or scatter fresh cherries. Drizzle with cherry liqueur if desired.
- Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the cherries, then sprinkle with chocolate shavings. Repeat layers until the dish is filled, finishing with whipped cream and chocolate on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. Before serving, garnish with fresh cherries, mint leaves, and extra chocolate shavings for a festive presentation.
Notes
- Use high-quality cherries or cherry preserves for authentic flavor.
- Add a layer of crushed cookies or biscotti for extra texture.
- Adjust sweetness by controlling whipped cream and cherry syrup quantities.
- Ensure whipped cream is freshly whipped for the best consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (if preparing brownies from scratch)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Holiday
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
