Chocolate Berry Trifle with Toasted Almonds
Dive into a dessert masterpiece with this Chocolate Berry Trifle with Toasted Almonds, a show-stopping treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This no-bake layered dessert combines rich chocolate cake cubes with silky vanilla custard, bursts of fresh berries, and clouds of whipped cream. Toasted slivered almonds add a satisfying crunch, while finely grated dark chocolate lends a touch of indulgence to every bite. Perfect for entertaining, this trifle is assembled in a large dish or individual glasses for an elegant presentation. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s chilled before serving to let the vibrant flavors of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and dark chocolate blend seamlessly. Garnished with more berries and optional fresh mint leaves, it’s an irresistible blend of textures and flavors that will be the centerpiece of your dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch cake Chocolate cake
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries
- 1 cup Fresh blueberries
- 2 cups Vanilla custard
- 2 cups Whipped cream
- 1 cup Slivered almonds
- 2 oz Dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Cut the chocolate cake into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
Wash and pat dry the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Hull and slice the strawberries, leaving the raspberries and blueberries whole.
In a skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool completely.
Grate the dark chocolate using a microplane or fine grater and set aside.
In a large trifle dish or individual serving glasses, begin layering the dessert. Start with a layer of chocolate cake cubes at the bottom.
Drizzle a tablespoon of vanilla custard over the cake layer, spreading evenly.
Add an even layer of berries (strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries). Sprinkle a pinch of granulated sugar over the fruit to enhance its sweetness.
Add a dollop of whipped cream on top of the berries and spread gently.
Sprinkle a handful of toasted almonds and a pinch of grated dark chocolate over the whipped cream layer.
Repeat the layers (cake, custard, berries, whipped cream, almonds, and chocolate) until the trifle dish or glasses are filled, ending with a layer of whipped cream at the top.
Garnish the final layer with additional toasted almonds, grated chocolate, a few fresh berries, and optional mint leaves.
Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 286.2 g | 367% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.2 g | 421% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 939 mg | 313% | |
| Sodium | 3181 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 746.1 g | 271% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.3 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 550.1 g | ||
| Protein | 87.5 g | 175% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 1666 mg | 128% | |
| Iron | 31.4 mg | 174% | |
| Potassium | 4206 mg | 89% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
