Cherry Chocolate Chip Trifle Recipe
Indulge in the decadent layers of this Cherry Chocolate Chip Trifle, featuring moist chocolate cake cubes, luscious cherry pie filling, fluffy whipped cream, and a generous sprinkle of chocolate chips. A delightful dessert that’s perfect for entertaining or treating yourself!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (for cake)
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 10–12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered / No-Bake Assembly (with baked cake base)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For Chocolate Cake:
1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients per box, or homemade chocolate cake)
For Whipped Cream:
2 cups cold heavy whipping cream, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling, 1 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, optional garnish: extra cherries, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Bake the Chocolate Cake: Prepare and bake the chocolate cake according to package or recipe instructions. Let it cool completely, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Make Whipped Cream: In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form to make homemade whipped cream.
- Assemble the Trifle: In a trifle bowl or individual glasses, layer chocolate cake cubes, cherry pie filling, whipped cream, and chocolate chips. Repeat layers and finish with whipped cream and chocolate on top. Garnish with cherries or chocolate shavings if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For an easier version, use store-bought pound cake and pre-made whipped topping.
- Opt for fresh pitted cherries in season for a less sweet, fruit-forward dessert.
- Trifle can be made a day ahead; assemble, cover tightly, and chill until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Sugar: ~32 g
- Sodium: ~220 mg
- Fat: ~18 g
- Saturated Fat: ~10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~38 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~4 g
- Cholesterol: ~55 mg
