BLACK FOREST TRIFLE WITH MASCARPONE CREAM

Surprise your guests for an after dinner dessert. With only a few ingredients, you can whip up this Black Forest Trifle in no time! Featuring rich, fudgy brownies infused with kirsch, layered with a fresh vanilla mascarpone cream, and juicy cherry filling. It's an impressive dessert that can be served throughout the year!

An easy, make ahead dessert that gets better the longer it sits in the fridge!

Serving size: This dessert makes 6 individual, or one 9 x 13 inch trifle bowl.

Enjoy!

xx, Diana

Recipe

Black Forest Trifle with Mascarpone Cream

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Author: Hello Ani

Bring a "WOW" Factor to the table with this Black Forest inspired Trifle. Fudgy brownies infused with kirsch layered with fresh cherry filling and a scrumtous vanilla mascarpone cream!

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Ingredients

FOR THE BROWNIE:

• 1 20 oz pkg. Giradelli triple chocolate brownie mix
• ⅓ cup Vegetable Oil
• ⅓ cup Water
• 1 Egg
• 1 tablespoon Kirsch (Cherry Liquor) -OPTIONAL

FOR THE CHERRY FILLING:

• 6 cups Fresh or Frozen Sweet Cherries
• ½ cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
• ⅔ cup Sugar
• 4 teaspoon Cornstarch

FOR THE MASCARPONE CREAM:

• 8 oz (1 Container) Mascarpone Cheese
• 4 teaspoon Confectioners Sugar
• 3 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

• Preheat Oven to 325° F

  1. In a medium size bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, water, egg & Kirsch (if using).

  2. Fill brownie batter evenly into a 9 x 13 inch (with parchment paper lined) baking pan.

  3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely. Invert brownies onto a cutting bord and cut into small cubes.

  4. Prepare the filling: In a sauce pan combine cherries, sugar, water, lemon juice and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Cool before using.

  5. Pour heavy cream into a bowl of an electric mixer. Add sugar and vanilla extract. Cream mixture until stiff peaks form.

  6. In a seperate bowl cream the mascarpone cheese until smooth. Add whipped cream to the mascarpone and gently blend ingredients together.

  7. Using individual glasses or a trifle bowl, layer brownie cubes/crumbles, mascarpone cream and cherry filling. Repeat layers. Top with fresh cherries and chocolate shavings right befor serving. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

COURSE: Dessert

CUISINE: American, German

KEYWORD: Black Forrest cake, Black Forrest Dessert, Black Forrest Trifle, Cherry Trifle

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