Cherry Chocolate Trifle

Impress your guests with this beautiful Cherry Chocolate Trifle! Layers of chocolate cake, juicy cherries, creamy pudding, and whipped cream create a visually stunning and delicious dessert. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any celebration.

Ingredients

• 1 chocolate cake (store-bought or homemade), cut into cubes

• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

• 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries

• 2 cups chocolate pudding (store-bought or homemade)

• 2 cups whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)

• ¼ cup grated dark chocolate or chocolate shavings

• Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Layer the Cake: Begin by placing a layer of chocolate cake cubes at the bottom of your trifle dish.

2. Add Cherry Filling: Spread a layer of cherry pie filling over the cake cubes. Add a handful of fresh or frozen cherries on top.

3. Layer the Pudding: Pour a layer of chocolate pudding over the cherry layer.

4. Add Whipped Cream: Spread a layer of whipped cream on top of the pudding.

5. Repeat Layers: Continue layering the cake cubes, cherry filling, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream until the trifle dish is full. Make sure to finish with a layer of whipped cream on top.

6. Garnish: Sprinkle the grated dark chocolate or chocolate shavings over the top layer of whipped cream. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.

7. Chill: Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.