Description
Indulge in this luxurious layered dessert, perfect for celebrations! Enjoy your decadent cherry trifle that combines texture and flavor for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1/4 cup cherry liqueur or cherry syrup
- 10–12 pieces ladyfingers or sponge cake
- 1 package cherry jelly
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dark chocolate shavings for garnish
- Whole cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Jelly:
- Dissolve the cherry jelly in hot water as per package instructions.
- Allow it to cool slightly and pour it into the bottom of a trifle dish.
- Add a layer of pitted cherries into the jelly and refrigerate until set.
- Prepare the Sponge Layer:
- Arrange a layer of ladyfingers or sponge cake over the set jelly.
- Lightly drizzle with cherry liqueur or cherry syrup to moisten the cake.
- Whip the Cream:
- In a mixing bowl, add heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Whip until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the Trifle:
- Once the jelly is set, spread a layer of whipped cream over the cake.
- Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients as desired.
- Finish and Garnish:
- Top with more whipped cream, whole cherries, and chocolate shavings.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving for optimal flavor.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, soak the cherries in the liqueur overnight.
- Substitute with non-alcoholic syrup if desired.
- For a richer texture, fold mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream.
- Ensure the jelly layer is fully set before adding more layers to prevent mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle