Best 7 Light Black Forest Dessert Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate pleasure of a Light Black Forest Dessert, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This irresistible dessert features layers of rich chocolate cake, luscious cherry filling, and velvety whipped cream, creating a delightful harmony of textures and flavors. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our collection of recipes provides you with step-by-step instructions to create this classic dessert in three variations: a traditional Light Black Forest Cake, an individual Black Forest Trifle, and a refreshing Black Forest Mousse. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic, ensuring that you find the perfect dessert to satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLACK FOREST DREAM DESSERT



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This rich, chilled dessert seems to hit the spot on a hot summer's day. The recipe makes a large dessert, but my family never complains if there happen to be leftovers!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2-1/2 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
Chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in coconut and walnuts. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over crust. Top with pie filling; cover and chill., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Whisk a small amount of pudding into melted chocolate. Return all to the pudding, whisking constantly. Pour over cherry filling. Chill for 2 hours or until set. , Just before serving, spread remaining whipped topping over dessert. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BLACK FOREST DESSERTS | SLIMMING & WEIGHT WATCHERS FRIENDLY



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Impress your guests with our slimmed down version of the retro classic dessert - the perfect ending to any festive dinner.

Provided by Ellie

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 eggs
10 g granulated sweetener
20 g caster sugar
30 g self-raising flour
15 g cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
200 g low fat Greek yoghurt
4 tbsp low fat cream alternative (like Elmlea Double Light)
4 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp vanilla essence
350 g frozen cherries
10 g dark chocolate (finely chopped)
6 fresh cherries
low fat aerosol cream

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 160ºC and line a muffin tin with 6 paper cases.
  • Place the eggs, sweetener, sugar and vanilla into a mixing bowl and mix with an electric whisk until the mixture is thick and has tripled in size. This will take about 4 minutes and you should see ribbons on top of the mixture when you lift the whisks out.
  • Sift the flour and cocoa powder into the bowl and gently fold in using a spatula until it's all fully incorporated into the egg mix. Be careful not to overmix and knock out all of the air.
  • Pour the mixture into each paper case and flatten out. Bake for 12 minutes. You'll know they're done if you can put your finger on the top of the cakes and it doesn't leave an indent. If it does leave them in the oven for another 2 minutes. Leave to cool.
  • Whilst the cakes are baking, make the chocolate filling. Add the Greek yoghurt, cream alternative, cocoa powder, honey and vanilla to a bowl.
  • Whisk together using an electric whisk until the mixture is glossy and thick. Leave to chill in the fridge until you are ready to assemble.
  • Once the sponges have cooled, remove from the paper cases and cut each cake in half horizontally to create 2 circle pieces. Put to one side.
  • Now you are ready to assemble. Add a few of the frozen cherries to the bottom of your serving dishes then top with some of the chocolate dessert before adding a piece of the chocolate sponge on top.
  • Continue to layer up with the cherries, dessert and sponge until you are at the top of your serving dishes.
  • Add a swirl of aerosol cream and sprinkle over the dark chocolate. Finish with 1 fresh cherry on top of each dessert.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 260 mg, Fiber 2.5 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BLACK FOREST CHERRY DESSERT



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This dessert combines the flavors of black forest cake - cherries, cream, chocolate - but takes much less time. I make it with canned sour cherries.

Provided by Silke

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups milk
4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
⅓ cup white sugar
½ (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 teaspoons vanilla sugar
2 (14.5 ounce) cans morello (sour) cherries in syrup, drained, syrup reserved
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated

Steps:

  • Combine 2 tablespoons of milk and 3 tablespoons cornstarch in a small cup. Pour remaining milk and sugar into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Whisk in cornstarch-milk mixture, and cook until milk starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour 1/8 cup cold water into a bowl. Sprinkle gelatin powder on top. Let stand until softened, about 1 minute. Add 1/8 cup of hot milk mixture to the bowl with the gelatin, and stir constantly until granules are completely dissolved.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and stir in dissolved gelatin mixture. Cool milk mixture completely, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer until frothy. Add vanilla sugar gradually, continuing to beat until firm peaks form. Fold into the saucepan with the chilled milk mixture.
  • Pour cherry syrup into a small saucepan. Mix in 1 tablespoon cornstarch and bring to a boil over medium heat until thickened. Immediately stir in cherries and pour into a glass bowl. Pour cream mixture on top in a thick layer and sprinkle with grated chocolate. Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 59.5 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

BLACK FOREST TRIFLE



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A trifle layered in a glass bowl that makes a beautiful display. Rich, yet light. Simple, yet still impressive and colorful. I've made it several times for family holidays and it is always a hit!

Provided by BRENDAJST

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Trifle Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 ounce) package frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into cubes
2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
1 (12 ounce) jar hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed
4 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Put about half of the pound cake cubes into the bottom of a glass trifle bowl; top with 1 can cherry pie filling, half of the hot fudge, and 2 cups whipped topping. Repeat layers.
  • Drizzle some of the hot fudge over the top layer of whipped topping. Dollop small amounts of the cherry pie filling decoratively over the whipped topping.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 152.9 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

BLACK FOREST CANNOLI PARFAITS



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My family loves cannoli, but I don't love making the shells. This parfait is an easy way to enjoy the flavor without spending time baking the shells. -Anna Ginsberg, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons lemon juice
PARFAIT:
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
20 chocolate wafers, crushed

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, reserving liquid in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1/3 cup; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in reserved cherry juice mixture until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cherries and lemon juice. Cool., Place the ricotta, cream cheese and sugar in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add the syrup, lemon juice and vanilla; process until combined. Gently fold in whipped topping and chocolate chips., Place 1 tablespoon crushed wafers in each of eight parfait glasses. Top with 1/3 cup cheese mixture and a heaping tablespoonful of cherry sauce. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

EASY BLACK FOREST DESSERT



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This is a slightly lightened up recipe or Black Forest Cake that I have put together. My family can't get enough of it and it is so easy.

Provided by 55tbird

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 2 cakes, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 1/2 ounce) box duncan hines dark fudge cake mix
1 cup cold water
1 cup fage plain fat free Greek yogurt
21 ounces duncan hines wilderness country cherry pie filling
2 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • Place cake mix, water and yogurt in a mixer bowl.
  • Beat or whisk the ingredients together on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Divide batter evenly between two sprayed Wilton Fanci-Fill cake pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • Let cool in pans for 10 minutes.
  • Remove cooled cakes from the pans.
  • Add one can of pie filling to the indention in one of the cakes.
  • Freeze the other cake for another day.
  • Before serving, top each piece of cake with the Reddi Whip as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 6, Sodium 270.3, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 13, Protein 3

GERMAN BLACK FOREST CAKE



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As far as I know, this cake recipe can be traced back to my German great-grandma. When I got married, my mother gave me a copy and I hope to someday pass it down to my children. -Stephanie Travis, Fallon, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup whole milk
3 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) pitted tart cherries
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons cherry brandy or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
WHIPPED CREAM:
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans; grease paper., In a large bowl, beat milk, eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into milk mixture., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., Meanwhile, for filling, drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice. In a small saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch and reserved juice; add cherries. Cook and stir over low heat 10-12 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in brandy. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form., Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Top with 1-1/2 cups whipped cream. Spread 3/4 cup filling to within 1 in. of edge. Repeat twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining whipped cream, reserving some to pipe decorations, if desired. Spoon remaining filling onto top of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659 calories, Fat 34g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

- Fresh black cherries are best for garnish. If they are unavailable, you may use canned unsweetened black cherries. - Do not use the cherry syrup from the canned black cherries in the recipe. - Bavarois Mousse needs at least 3 hours to set. So plan accordingly. - Do not forget to grease the ramekins with butter or cooking spray before pouring the mousse into them. - Before serving, chill the dessert for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Conclusion:

This light black forest dessert is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a fan of black forest cake or just looking for a new dessert to try, this recipe is sure to please.

Tips:

- Use fresh black cherries for the best flavor. - Do not use the cherry syrup from the canned black cherries in the recipe. - Bavarois Mousse needs at least 3 hours to set. Plan accordingly. - Grease the ramekins with butter or cooking spray before pouring the mousse. - Chill the dessert for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Conclusion:

This light black forest dessert is a delicious and refreshing treat for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a fan of black forest cake or just looking for a new dessert to try, this recipe is sure to please.

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