Brownie Black Forest Trifle
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche’, optional
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 9x13 pan brownies, cut into 1” chunks, divided
- 1 5.9 oz chocolate instant pudding, divided (make according to package directions with milk)
- 2 15 oz cans dark sweet cherries, drained
- 1/3 cup cream sherry, optional
- 1 Tbsp. pistachio nuts, finely chopped
Instructions
- Make the brownies according to package directions. Allow to cool.
- Soak the drained cherries in the cream sherry. If you don’t want booze, then just drain and set aside.
- Make the instant pudding according to package directions (add milk), and refrigerate.
- Whip the cream until thick, and then add in creme fraiche, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar. Gently mix and set aside. [It’s optional to add the creme fraiche, but it does make the cream more lush, creamy, and tart).
- In a trifle dish, or a large clear glass bowl, layer half of the brownies, half of the pudding, and half of the cherries. Then spread half of the whipped cream on top.
- Repeat the process with remaining ingredients, ending with the whipped cream, 1/2 cup of brownie chunks, and a sprinkle of pistachios!