Black Forest Trifle for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 (12-ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
• 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 1 (16-ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

0 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the whipping cream until smooth.
2. Layer half of the chocolate wafers in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish.
3. Top with half of the chocolate sauce, half of the cherries, and half of the pie filling.
4. Repeat layers.
5. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
6. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the top layer of pie filling.
7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8th of the trifle):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 17g
• Saturated Fat: 11g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 180mg
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 32g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and decadent
• Layers of chocolate, cherries, and vanilla
• Perfect for a special occasion

User Comments:

• "This trifle was absolutely delicious! It was the perfect combination of chocolate, cherries, and vanilla."
• "I made this for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!"
• "I would definitely recommend this trifle to anyone who loves chocolate and cherries."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have heavy whipping cream, you can use half-and-half.
• You can also use a different type of fruit filling, such as raspberry or blueberry.
• Be careful not to overbeat the cream cheese frosting, or it will become grainy.