Black Forest Trifle

A spectacular trifle blending chocolate, cream, cherries, and Kirsch, featuring homemade cherry blondies and rich chocolate custard.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 952.1 kcals 7616.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 92.8 grams 742.4 grams
Fat 60.7 grams 485.6 grams
Protein 9.8 grams 78.2 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
225
g
White Chocolate
broken into small pieces
100
g
100
g
Dark Chocolate
finely chopped
25
g
CondimentsSauces
340
g
Dairy
225
g
Unsalted Butter
cut into cubes
4
piece
Eggs
free-range
150
ml
4
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
200
g
200
ml
Fruits
100
g
GrainsCereals
Liquids
3
tbsp

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a 20x26cm tin with parchment.
  • Melt butter and white chocolate in a bowl over simmering water until smooth.
  • Whisk sugar, eggs, and vanilla for several minutes until pale and moussey.
  • Fold the melted chocolate, flour, and chopped dark chocolate into the egg mixture.
  • Pour into the tin, scatter glacé cherries over, and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Heat cream and milk until almost boiling, then whisk into a mixture of yolks, sugar, and flour.
  • Cook the custard with dark chocolate on low heat until thickened and smooth.
  • Strain the custard and cool completely with cling film on the surface.
  • Layer blondie cubes in a bowl, add Kirsch, drained cherries, and jam.
  • Spoon the custard over and chill in the fridge for several hours until set.
  • Whip mascarpone and cream to soft peaks and spread over the custard.
  • Garnish the top with grated chocolate before serving.