BLACK FOREST TRIFLE

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From a 1984 McCall's Magazine. This is simple yet looks and tastes fabulous. This is the original recipe, but I have on occasion added a layer of prepared brownies to the middle. The recipe also gives many options for the cookie base.

Provided by mums the word

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 1/2 cups milk
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups cookie crumbs (Oreo, vanilla wafers, shortbread or chocolate chip)
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Place 4 C of the milk into a large heavy saucepan.
  • Add unsweetened chocolate and heat over medium. Watch carefully until bubbles form around the edges of the pan, then the milk is scalded.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, put cornstarch, sugar, salt and remaining 1/2 C milk. Use whisk to blend until no lumps remain.
  • Gradually stir cornstarch mixture into the hot milk mixture with the whisk.
  • Return saucepan to heat and cook over moderately low heat stirring constantly until it begins to boil.
  • Boil 1 minute longer and continue to stir.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
  • Spoon 1/3 of the chocolate pudding into a 2 qt souffle dish or glass bowl.
  • Top with 1/3 C of the cookie crumbs (or brownie bits).
  • Set aside 1/2 C of the cherry pie filling.
  • Gently spoon half of the remaining filling over the cookie crumbs in the souffle bowl.
  • Repeat layering with another third of the pudding, crumbs and pie filling. End layers with a layer of pudding.
  • Spoon remaining cookie crumbs around the edges only of the dish to form a border. (You can place a small bowl in the center so no crumbs make their way into the middle.
  • Place the remaining cherry pie filling in the center.
  • Refrigerate covered and chill 5 - 6 hours.

Ishfaq Dulloo
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This trifle is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and cherries.


Vincent Hall
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I've made this trifle several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Irfan Pubg
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This trifle is a classic for a reason. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


sabina Yasmin
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This was my first time making a trifle and it turned out great! Thanks for the easy-to-follow recipe.


Amal Ahmad
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This trifle is amazing! The combination of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream is heavenly.


Klest Ramaj
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


ali hussian
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This trifle was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were perfect together and it was a hit at my party.


Md Muhin
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of chocolate and cherries, but I was pleasantly surprised. The trifle was actually really good! The chocolate cake was light and fluffy, and the cherries added a nice sweetness. I woul


Wendwosen Desitaw
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This trifle was delicious! The chocolate cake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries and whipped cream were the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


liveson chinhoyi
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I made this trifle for my family and they absolutely loved it. It was so rich and decadent, and the cherries added a nice tartness. I will definitely be making this again.


Jakub Bauer
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This Black Forest Trifle was a huge hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it. The combination of chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream was perfect.