Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of this Cherry Chocolate Chip Trifle, a stunning layered dessert perfect for any celebration. With moist chocolate cake, sweet cherry filling, fluffy whipped cream, and rich chocolate chips, it’s a show-stopping treat that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Cake Layer:
1 box chocolate cake mix (or homemade)
Ingredients required for the cake mix (eggs, oil, water)
Cherry Layer:
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Whipped Cream Layer:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Layer:
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup grated chocolate (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake
- Bake the chocolate cake as directed on the box or recipe.
- Let it cool completely before crumbling into small pieces.
- Make the Whipped Cream
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Prepare the Cherry Layer
- Stir almond extract into the cherry pie filling for added flavor (optional).
- Layer the Trifle
- In a trifle dish or individual cups, layer as follows:
- Crumbled chocolate cake
- Cherry pie filling
- Whipped cream
- Mini chocolate chips
- Repeat until the dish is full.
- In a trifle dish or individual cups, layer as follows:
- Finish and Garnish
- Top with a layer of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle grated chocolate and extra mini chocolate chips on top.
- Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare the trifle a day in advance, but add garnishes just before serving.
Customization: Swap cherries for raspberries or strawberries, or use brownies instead of chocolate cake for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
