CHOCOLATE CHERRY TRIFLE
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 12h45m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Slice the chocolate pound cake and make jam sandwiches with the cherry jam, and layer the bottom of a large wide trifle bowl. Pour over the cherry brandy so that the cake soaks it up, and then top with the drained cherries. Cover with plastic wrap and leave to macerate while you make the custard.
- Melt the chocolate on low to medium heat in the microwave, checking after 2 minutes, though it will probably need 4 minutes. Or you can place it in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Once the chocolate is melted, ser aside while you get on with the custard.
- In a saucepan warm the milk and cream. Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and cocoa in a large bowl. Pour the warm milk and cream into the bowl whisking it into the yolks and sugar mixture. Stir in the melted chocolate, scraping the sides well with a rubber spatula to get all of it in, and pour the custard back into the rinsed saucepan. Cook over a medium heat until the custard thickens, stirring all the time. Make sure it doesn't boil, as it will split and curdle. Keep a sink full of cold water so that if you get scared you can plunge the bottom of the custard pan into the cold water and
- whisk like mad, which will avert possible crisis.
- The custard will get darker as it cooks and the flecks of chocolate will melt once the custard has thickened. And you do need this thick, so don't panic so much that you stop cooking while it is still runny. Admittedly, it continues to thicken as it cools and also when it's chilling in the refrigerator. Once it is ready, pour into a bowl to cool and cover the top of the custard with cling wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
- When the custard is cold, pour and spread it over the chocolate cake layer in the trifle bowl, and leave in the refrigerator to set, covered in plastic wrap overnight.
- When you are ready to decorate, softly whip the cream for the topping and spread it gently over the layer of custard. Grate the chocolate over the top.
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king faqeer
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best chocolate cherry trifle I've ever had!
James Agan
[email protected]This trifle is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and easy to make.
Grace Opeyemi
[email protected]I love this trifle. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
John Weah
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the trifle turned out perfectly. It was so good that I ate two pieces!
Georges Hekry
[email protected]This trifle is delicious and looks so elegant. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Roselyn Vivian
[email protected]This trifle is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any kind of chocolate cake mix, so I can customize it to my liking.
Jeremy Richards
[email protected]I've made this trifle several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dessert for potlucks or parties.
Samsoni Lengiteng
[email protected]This trifle is a great way to use up leftover chocolate cake. It's also a great dessert to make ahead of time.
clever skys
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of trifles, but I made an exception for this one. It's so good!
Erika Meyer
[email protected]This trifle is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert.
Mahnoor Waseem
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and cherries in this trifle. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.
Mohammad Jahangir
[email protected]This trifle is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Deborah Brabec
[email protected]I made this trifle for my family and they loved it. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Wawie Bueza
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the trifle turned out perfectly. It was so good that I ate two pieces!
Ziyanda Shongwe
[email protected]This trifle is delicious and looks so elegant. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Shahzaib Mughal
[email protected]I've made this trifle several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion or just a weeknight treat.
Rashid ali Alikhan
[email protected]This trifle is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any kind of chocolate cake mix, so I can customize it to my liking.
Humayun Gujjar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this trifle! The cherries and whipped cream balanced out the chocolate perfectly. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Christopher Cole
[email protected]I made this trifle for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. The trifle is beautiful and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Annelyse Pool
[email protected]This chocolate cherry trifle was an absolute delight! The layers of chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream were perfect together, and the trifle was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!