![]() If you happen to have Kirsch in the house or would prefer to buy some, you can do so and skip this step. Instead of having you buy a bottle of Kirsch, I've included directions for how you can "make your own" by combining cherry juice and brandy. Most black forest cake recipes call for Kirsch, a cherry flavored brandy. This is a terrific dessert for a holiday or special occasion not only because of the delicious taste, but also because of the attractive presentation. Trifles are traditionally served in a glass bowl so all the layers can be seen. This recipe for black forest trifle is a layered arrangement of chocolate cake, black cherries and whipped cream. This makes the chocolate flavor extra rich and decadent.A trifle (trī'fəl) is a delicious dessert which can be made in many different flavor combinations. Note: For the cocoa powder, I used Droste, which is from Holland. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 1 day. Save a few cherries and cake crumbs to garnish the top layer. Repeat the layering with the remaining cake, pudding, cherries and whipped cream. Top with half of the pudding, then half of the cherries, and half of the whipped cream. Place half of the cake crumbles in the bottom of a trifle dish. Using an electric mixer set on high speed, beat the cream, sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming, and then cool. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens to the consistency of pudding, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir a couple tablespoons of the hot mixture into the egg yolks, then stir the egg yolks back into the hot mixture to temper. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon while the mixture comes to a low boil and thickens, 7 to 9 minutes. In a large saucepan set over medium heat, combine the cocoa, sugar, cornstarch and salt, and mix well. Crumble the cake into medium chunks, cover, and then set aside. Pour into the pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 35 minutes. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, salt and baking powder. Grease and flour a 13-by-9-inch baking pan. 15-ounces frozen Door Country cherries, defrosted.To give this recipe some Wisconsin flair, use local dairy and Door County cherries, either canned or frozen. Although you could make some shortcuts by using a boxed cake mix, store-bought pudding and Cool Whip, making everything from scratch elevates this dessert to another level (and it’s so worth the extra time). This trifle from Katie Lee Biegel via Food Network is a showstopper for a holiday gathering or your next get-together. Although a trifle dish will usually be about nine inches wide, you can also find mini trifle dishes to make individualized servings.Īnd these bowls aren’t just for trifles, you can also use them to serve up a layered fruit salad, vegetable salad, pasta salad, seven-layer dip, dirt pudding or to display fruit or baked goods. You can find a great one for $30 or less.Īlthough some trifle dishes just include the bowl, options with a glass foot elevate the dish (literally) and give it drama. I’ve had my trifle dish from Libbey for years. Recipes aside, you need a trifle dish because when you present it, you want to show off all the pretty layers. From there, you can experiment with adding a layer of whipped cream, crushed candy pieces, broken up cookies, slivered nuts, caramel or chocolate sauce, the list goes on. Instead of custard, use your favorite pudding, jelly or jam. Just defrost them in the sink in a colander before layering into your dish. If you’re in the same boat, a trifle is the perfect way to use up these types of fruits. This year, I had a bumper crop of blackberries from my garden that I froze (I was also the proud recipient of my dad’s peaches). Berries are always a winner, or pick something in season so you can buy local. You can also play around with the type of fruit you use. For the cake part, try poundcake, brownies, ladyfingers, angel food cake, or your favorite type of cake (just crumble or cube it first). The sky is the limit for a modern-day trifle. Of if you’re Rachel from “Friends,” you’d add some beef sautéed with peas and onions. Traditionally, it has three or four layers that include fruit, alcohol-soaked sponge cake and custard. And old it is - 18th century England old. Nothing says throwback dessert like a trifle.
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