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Updated Dec 31, 2012
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Enjoy this black forest trifle that’s layered with brownie pieces, cherries and whipped topping mixture – a perfect dessert treat.

Black Forest Trifle

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 40 min
  • Servings 20
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 1 box (19.5 oz) chocolate fudge brownie mix
  • Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
  • 3 cups halved pitted dark sweet cherries (from two 12-oz bags)
  • 1/4 cup kirsch or fruit juice
  • 1/2 cup hot fudge topping
  • 2 containers (8 oz each) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 oz bittersweet chocolate

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Make and bake brownie mix as directed on box for 9-inch square pan, using water, oil and eggs. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix cherries and kirsch. Let stand at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    3
    In medium microwavable bowl, microwave hot fudge topping uncovered on High about 1 minute, stirring once, until softened. Fold in 1 container whipped topping until blended.
  • Step 
    4
    Cut brownies into 1 1/2-inch pieces. In 4-quart trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer half of the brownie pieces and 1 1/2 cups of the cherries with liquid. Spoon chocolate whipped topping mixture over cherries. Repeat with remaining brownie pieces, cherries with liquid and plain whipped topping. Cover; refrigerate until serving. Shave 1 oz bittersweet chocolate. Sprinkle over trifle. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition

305 Calories
16g Total Fat
3g Protein
35g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
305
Total Fat
16g
0%
Saturated Fat
7g
0%
Sodium
88mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
0%
Dietary Fiber
1g
0%
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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