🎄 Easy Made Christmas Black Forest Trifle – Layers of Chocolate

Christmas Black Forest Trifle ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (The showstopper everyone requests!)
🍫 Decadent | 🍒 Festive | ❤️ Crowd-Pleasing
This Christmas Black Forest Trifle is the kind of dessert that makes people hover around the table waiting for the first scoop. With rich chocolate cake, silky chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and sweet cherries layered beautifully in a tall trifle dish, it’s classic Black Forest flavor with Christmas flair. It’s easy, stunning, and perfect for holiday dinners, potlucks, and every festive celebration.

Why You’ll Love This Christmas Black Forest Trifle

🍽️ Servings: 12–14
⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: 2 hours
💰 Estimated Cost: Moderate
✨ Flavor: Deep chocolate, tart cherries, fluffy cream
🎄 Perfect For: Christmas parties, potlucks, dessert tables

Christmas Black Forest Trifle Ingredients – A Layered Christmas Dream

For the Chocolate Cake Layer:

• 1 box chocolate cake mix (prepared & cooled)
  OR 1 store-bought chocolate cake, cubed

For the Chocolate Pudding Layer:

• 2 boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3 cups cold milk

For the Cherry Layer:

• 2 cans cherry pie filling
• 1 tbsp kirsch (optional, traditional)

For the Cream Layer:

• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Extras:

• Chocolate shavings
• Fresh cherries
• Crushed chocolate cookies

How to Make Christmas Black Forest Trifle – Rich, Creamy & Irresistible

Step 1: Prepare the Layers
Cube the baked chocolate cake. Mix pudding mix with cold milk until thick. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.

Step 2: Start the First Layer
Place half of the chocolate cake cubes in the bottom of a large trifle dish.

Step 3: Add Pudding + Cherries
Spread half of the chocolate pudding over the cake. Spoon half of the cherry pie filling on top.

Step 4: Add the Whipped Cream Layer
Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the cherries.

Step 5: Repeat the Magic
Repeat all layers again: cake → pudding → cherries → whipped cream.

Step 6: Decorate
Top with chocolate shavings, fresh cherries, or a snowy sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Optional Toppings That Take It Over the Top

• White chocolate curls
• Crushed Oreos
• Mini chocolate chips
• Peppermint bark pieces

What Everyone’s Saying About This Christmas Black Forest Trifle

“Absolutely stunning on the table and even better to eat.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Megan T.
“My family asks for this every year—it’s so easy but looks fancy.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Olivia R.
“The perfect balance of chocolate and cherry. A Christmas must!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Harper L.

Christmas Black Forest Trifle

This Christmas Black Forest Trifle layers rich chocolate cake, silky chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and sweet cherry filling for a stunning holiday dessert. It’s festive, indulgent, and shockingly easy to assemble, making it perfect for parties or make-ahead entertaining.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Chill 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, German-inspired

Calories: 360

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Layers:

• 1 prepared chocolate cake boxed mix or homemade, cut into cubes
• 1 3.9 oz box chocolate pudding mix + 2 cups cold milk
• 1 21 oz can cherry pie filling
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: chocolate shavings or curls for topping

Equipment

• Trifle bowl or deep glass dish
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Spatula

Method

 

Prepare Pudding

1. Whisk chocolate pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Chill for 5 minutes.

Whip the Cream

1. Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.

Assemble the Trifle

1. In a large trifle bowl, layer:
2. chocolate cake cubes → chocolate pudding → cherries → whipped cream.
3. Repeat layers until the bowl is full.

Chill

1. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.

Serve

1. Top with chocolate curls or extra cherries just before serving.

Notes

• Make ahead: Best when chilled at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
• Shortcut: Use store-bought pound cake or brownies.
• More cherry flavor: Add a splash of cherry juice between layers.
• Lighter option: Use Cool Whip instead of whipped cream.

FAQ – Christmas Black Forest Trifle

“If you love decadent, layered desserts like this Black Forest Trifle, you’ll also want to try this festive Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake with Oreo Crust for another show-stopping holiday treat.”