Prep15 Min
Total1 Hr 40 Min
Servings20
Enjoy this black forest trifle that’s layered with brownie pieces, cherries and whipped topping mixture – a perfect dessert treat.
Ingredients:
1box (19.5 oz) chocolate fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and just eggs called for on brownie mix box
3cups halved pitted dark sweet cherries (from two 12-oz bags)
1/4cup kirsch or fruit juice
1/2cup hot fudge topping
2containers (8 oz each) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1oz bittersweet chocolate
Steps:
1Heat oven to 350°F. Make and bake brownie mix as directed on box for 9-inch square pan, using water, oil and just eggs. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack.
2Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix cherries and kirsch. Let stand at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3In 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.
4Cut 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.
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