Best 4 Chocolate Cherry Trifle Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Chocolate Cherry Trifle, a dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the vibrant sweetness of cherries. This trifle is a stunning centerpiece for any occasion, featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, luscious cherry compote, velvety chocolate mousse, and whipped cream, all harmoniously arranged in a trifle bowl. With its captivating presentation and irresistible taste, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving for more.

But that's not all! This article offers a collection of equally delectable trifle recipes that will satisfy every craving. Dive into the creamy goodness of the Classic Trifle, a timeless dessert featuring layers of sponge cake, custard, fruit, and whipped cream. Experience the tropical paradise of the Mango Trifle, a vibrant delight made with layers of mango cake, mango mousse, and fresh mango slices. Indulge in the nutty and crunchy delight of the Tiramisu Trifle, an Italian classic featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone mousse, and cocoa powder. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a unique and unforgettable taste experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHERRY TRIFLE



Chocolate Cherry Trifle image

Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 12h45m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (approximately 12 ounces each) chocolate pound cakes
1/2 cup black cherry jam
1/2 cup cherry brandy
2 cups drained bottled sour cherries (recommended: Morello)
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, minimum 70 percent cocoa solids, chopped
1 1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon milk
1 1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
8 egg yolks
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
3 cups heavy cream
1-ounce bittersweet chocolate
Special Equipment: Large wide trifle bowl

Steps:

  • Slice the chocolate pound cake and make jam sandwiches with the cherry jam, and layer the bottom of a large wide trifle bowl. Pour over the cherry brandy so that the cake soaks it up, and then top with the drained cherries. Cover with plastic wrap and leave to macerate while you make the custard.
  • Melt the chocolate on low to medium heat in the microwave, checking after 2 minutes, though it will probably need 4 minutes. Or you can place it in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Once the chocolate is melted, ser aside while you get on with the custard.
  • In a saucepan warm the milk and cream. Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and cocoa in a large bowl. Pour the warm milk and cream into the bowl whisking it into the yolks and sugar mixture. Stir in the melted chocolate, scraping the sides well with a rubber spatula to get all of it in, and pour the custard back into the rinsed saucepan. Cook over a medium heat until the custard thickens, stirring all the time. Make sure it doesn't boil, as it will split and curdle. Keep a sink full of cold water so that if you get scared you can plunge the bottom of the custard pan into the cold water and
  • whisk like mad, which will avert possible crisis.
  • The custard will get darker as it cooks and the flecks of chocolate will melt once the custard has thickened. And you do need this thick, so don't panic so much that you stop cooking while it is still runny. Admittedly, it continues to thicken as it cools and also when it's chilling in the refrigerator. Once it is ready, pour into a bowl to cool and cover the top of the custard with cling wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
  • When the custard is cold, pour and spread it over the chocolate cake layer in the trifle bowl, and leave in the refrigerator to set, covered in plastic wrap overnight.
  • When you are ready to decorate, softly whip the cream for the topping and spread it gently over the layer of custard. Grate the chocolate over the top.

SUNNY'S NUNYA BUSINESS CHOCOLATE, CHERRY AND WHIP TRIFLE



Sunny's Nunya Business Chocolate, Cherry and Whip Trifle image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces whipped cream cheese
1/4 cup granulated sugar
One .14-ounce packet unsweetened cherry-flavored soft drink mix
Two 8-ounce tubs whipped topping
Two 14.5-ounce cans red tart cherries in water, drained, cherry water reserved, cherries chopped
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
16 creme-filled chocolate cake treats, such as Suzie Q's
1 cup toasted sliced almonds
Cherry ice cream or sorbet, for serving

Steps:

  • For the whipped layer: In a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer, blend the cream cheese, sugar and soft drink mix powder until smooth. Scrape down the insides of the bowl intermittently to fully mix. Add the whipped topping and mix until one color, scraping down the sides to incorporate. Gently fold in the chopped cherries.
  • For the cake layer: Add the reserved cherry water and almond extract to a spray bottle and shake to combine (see Cook's Note).
  • Layer the bottom of a trifle dish with one layer of the chocolate cake treats. Spray the cake layer with a few nice spritzes of the cherry water mixture; this shouldn't make them dripping wet--just moist with a light saturation (think about how you use cooking spray). Top the cake layer with half of the whipped layer, then repeat with another cake layer, cherry water spritz and whipped layer. Top with the almonds.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with ice cream or sorbet.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY TRIFLE



Chocolate Cherry Trifle image

With pineapple, cherries and pudding, this creamy dessert from Angela Oelschlaeger of Tonganoxie, Kansas has lots of layers of flavor. It's inexpensive and impressive, and just right to take to a family or church gathering.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups cold fat-free milk
2 packages (1.4 ounces each) sugar-free instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cans (20 ounces each) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling
2 cans (20 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set., Place half of the cake cubes in a 4-qt. trifle or glass bowl. Top with half each of the pudding, pie filling, pineapple and whipped topping. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY TRIFLE DESSERT



Chocolate Cherry Trifle Dessert image

I made this recipe up my self. I love chocolate cherries at Christmas time. This is kind of like the black forest desserts.

Provided by snapdragon928

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (3 ounce) package chocolate pudding
1 (12 ounce) package Cool Whip
1 loaf chocolate pound cake
1 teaspoon almond flavoring
1 1/2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Make pudding with the milk. Let chill a few hours.
  • Cut up the chocolate pound cake and put half in a medium to large pretty glass bowl.
  • Mix cherries and flavoring.
  • After pudding has thickened, layer 1/2 the cherries over the cake in the bowl.
  • Cover that with half of pudding.
  • Cover that with half the whipped cream.
  • Repeat layers. You may need more whipped cream to cover the whole bowl if you are more generous with the whipped cream.
  • To step up the chocolate a notch you could use a package of mini chocolate chips to make one more layer on top of the whipped cream, for decoration.
  • Chill for about a half hour or so, then serve.
  • Doubled with everything but the cake, this overfilled a 9x13 pan, to estimate size. Cooking includes chill time.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A good rule of thumb is to use chocolate that contains at least 70% cacao.
  • If you don't have a trifle bowl, you can use a large glass bowl or even a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Be sure to let the trifle chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the trifle to set.
  • For a more decadent trifle, add a layer of chocolate pudding or mousse between the layers of cake and fruit.
  • Garnish the trifle with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries before serving.

Conclusion:

This chocolate cherry trifle is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with layers of chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, and whipped cream. The trifle is then chilled and served, making it a perfect make-ahead dessert. With its rich chocolate flavor and sweet cherry filling, this trifle is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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