Chocolate Cherry Trifle Dessert
Indulge in layers of decadence with this Chocolate Cherry Trifle Dessert, the ultimate show-stopping treat for gatherings and celebrations. This elegant yet easy-to-prepare dessert combines rich chocolate cake, luscious cherry pie filling, velvety chocolate pudding, and dreamy whipped topping, all crowned with delicate dark chocolate shavings. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this no-fuss trifle comes together in just 20 minutes of prep time and delivers bold flavors with every spoonful. The contrasting textures and sweet-tart notes from the cherries elevate this layered masterpiece, making it as impressive to look at as it is to taste. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld into a harmonious symphony of indulgence that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box (or 9x13-inch homemade cake) Chocolate cake
- 1 can (21 ounces) Cherry pie filling
- 1 box (3.9 ounces) Instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups Milk
- 16 ounces Whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 bar (about 3.5 ounces) Dark chocolate bar (for shavings)
Instructions
Bake the chocolate cake according to the package instructions (or use a homemade chocolate cake recipe). Allow it to cool completely.
Once the cake is cooled, cut it into small cubes (approximately 1-inch pieces).
Prepare the chocolate pudding by whisking together the instant pudding mix with 2 cups of milk. Let it set for about 5 minutes until thickened.
Using a trifle dish or a large glass bowl, begin assembling the trifle. Start by layering half of the chocolate cake cubes at the bottom of the dish.
Spoon half of the cherry pie filling evenly over the cake layer.
Spread half of the chocolate pudding over the cherry layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.
Add a generous layer of whipped topping, using about half of the container.
Repeat the layers: Add the remaining chocolate cake cubes, cherry pie filling, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping.
Using a vegetable peeler or grater, shave dark chocolate over the top layer of whipped topping for a decorative and delicious finish.
Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6337 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 257.0 g | 329% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.6 g | 623% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 474 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 4966 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 989.3 g | 360% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.4 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 762.3 g | ||
| Protein | 59.2 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.4 mcg | 42% | |
| Calcium | 1441 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 36.9 mg | 205% | |
| Potassium | 3464 mg | 74% | |
*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.
