Black Forest Trifles

Name: Black Forest Trifles
Ingredients: None None FOR THE CHOCOLATE CUSTARD; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 cup milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped; None None FOR THE TRIFLES; 2 cans (15 oz each) pitted black cherries in syrup; 1/3 cup cherry brandy; 12 oz prepared or store-bought unfrosted chocolate cake, cut into 3/4-inch cubed; 1 tub (8 oz) mascarpone cheese; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp powdered sugar; 2 tsp unflavored gelatin

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

None None FOR THE CHOCOLATE CUSTARD
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
None None FOR THE TRIFLES
2 cans (15 oz each) pitted black cherries in syrup
1/3 cup cherry brandy
12 oz prepared or store-bought unfrosted chocolate cake, cut into 3/4-inch cubed
1 tub (8 oz) mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
2 tsp unflavored gelatin

Directions

1

For the chocolate custard, mix the sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in the milk and cream. Stir on medium heat until the custard boils and thickens. Remove from the heat. Stir in the chocolate until smooth.
2

Drain the cherries and reserve the syrup (you need 1 1/4 cups). Combine the brandy and drained cherries in a medium bowl.
3

Divide the cake among eight 1 1/2-cup serving glasses. Spoon the cherry mixture over the cake and top with warm chocolate custard. Refrigerate for 30 mins.
4

For the mascarpone cream, beat the mascarpone, cream and powdered sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Spread the mascarpone cream over the custard and refrigerate for 15 mins.
5

Sprinkle the gelatin over 2 tbsp water in a small bowl. Stand the bowl in a small saucepan of simmering water and stir until the gelatin dissolves. Cool for 5 mins. Stir the gelatin into the reserved cherry syrup. Refrigerate for 20 mins. Top the trifles with cherry gelatin and refrigerate for 3 hours or until the gelatin sets. Top with fresh cherries, if desired.