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Black Forest Trifle with Mascarpone Cream

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 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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