Black forest cake is the inspiration for this Fresh Cherry and Brownie Trifle recipe. Pairing cherries with chocolate is a delicious combination, and you will love how easily this comes together! Use store-bought brownies for almost instant preparation or make your own brownies to layer together with tasty fresh cherries and whipped cream. If you are making this dessert for a crowd you can make it into one large parfait, alternatively serve in individual glass bowls.

Serves 4

Fresh Cherry and Brownie Trifle

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Ingredients

4 brownies or 8 bite-sized store bought brownies
2 cups (500 mL) fresh sweet cherries, washed, pitted, and cut in halves
2 cups (500 mL) whipped cream
Garnish: Chocolate shavings and fresh cherries

Instructions

In a large, deep trifle bowl, break brownies into bite sized pieces and place a layer on the bottom.
Then spoon on a layer of fresh whipped cream.
Then add a layer of fresh, halved cherries.
Repeat steps as many times as desired, finishing with the last layer being whipped cream.
Garnish with chocolate shavings and fresh, whole cherries.

Notes

Tip: If you don’t have a cherry pitter, you can easily cut the pit out with a sharp paring knife, or try our kitchen hack using a chopstick and water bottle!

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