Cherry Chocolate Trifles
These Cherry Chocolate Trifles are a summer must-make! With layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy mousse, juicy in-season cherries, and homemade whipped cream, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. A refreshing treat that highlights the best of summer produce!
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
Cake
- 13.25 ounces chocolate cake baked according to package or recipe directions 1 box - bake on a rimmed cookie sheet so that that cake is thinner
Chocolate Mouse
- 2 boxes 1.4 oz sugar free instant chocolate pudding mix - you don't have to use sugar free
- 8 oz container of whipped topping
- 1 1/2 cups whole Florida Milk
Cherries
- 3 Tbs grand marnier you can also use cointreau, kirsch, or chambord
- 2 1/2 cups pitted cherries halved
Homemade Whipped Cream
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbs confectioners sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For garnish if desired
- Fresh mint leaves
- Chocolate shavings
- Fresh cherries
Instructions
- Put the prepared cherries in a bowl, add the grand marnier, cover and put in the fridge. *You can do this the day before if desired!
- Once the cake is cooled, cut it into 1 inch squares *You can make the cake the day before if desired
- Prepare the chocolate mouse by mixing the pudding mix and milk. Stir well, add in the whipped topping. Mix well and put in fridge until ready to use. *You can make this the day before if desired
- Prepare the homemade whipped cream in a stand mixer by adding the heavy whipping cream to bowl, mix on medium speed, add in sugar and vanilla. Once peaks start to form, stop.
Now it's time to layer your trifle bowls!
- Place several cubes of chocolate cake on the bottom.
- Top with chocolate mouse.
- Scoop on cherries - don't forget that grand marnier!
- Top with the whipping cream.
- Sprinkle with chocolate shavings, fresh mint and a cherry if desired.
- Serve with a cold glass of Florida Milk.
- Enjoy!
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