Hairy Bikers Black Forest Trifle

Hairy Bikers Black Forest Trifle is made with dark chocolate, whole milk, double cream, vanilla, egg yolks, sugar, cocoa powder, cornflour, chocolate cake, cherry jam, kirsch, cherries, amaretti biscuits, and double cream. This rich dessert takes about 2 hours to make and serves up to 8 people.

Hairy Bikers Black Forest Trifle Ingredients

For The Chocolate Custard:

• 100g Dark Chocolate, Broken Into Pieces
• 300ml Whole Milk
• 300ml Double Cream
• 1 Vanilla Pod, Split
• 6 Egg Yolks
• 100g Caster Sugar
• 2 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
• 1 Tbsp Cornflour

For The Trifle:

• 500g Chocolate Cake Or Brownies
• 50g Black Cherry Or Morello Cherry Jam
• 100g Kirsch Or Cherry Brandy
• 300g Pitted Black Cherries
• 200g Amaretti Biscuits
• 500ml Double Cream
• Chocolate Curls, To Decorate

How To Make Hairy Bikers Black Forest Trifle

Make the Chocolate Custard:

1. Place the chocolate pieces in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a pan of simmering water (ensure the bowl doesn’t touch the water). Allow the chocolate to melt, then remove the bowl from the pan and let it cool.
2. In a saucepan, combine the milk, cream, and split vanilla pod. Heat until just below boiling point, then remove from heat and let it infuse and cool slightly.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, caster sugar, cocoa powder, and cornflour until very well aerated, pale, and stiff.
4. Remove the vanilla pod from the milk and cream mixture. Gradually pour the milk and cream into the egg mixture, stirring continuously, then fold in the melted chocolate.
5. Pour the custard mixture back into the saucepan. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens (this may take 10-20 minutes). Do not let it boil.
6. Once thickened to the consistency of double cream, transfer the custard to a jug and cover it with cling film to prevent skin from forming. Cool, then chill in the fridge.

Assemble the Trifle:

1. Cut the brownies or chocolate cake into thin slices. Spread with cherry jam and sandwich the slices together. Arrange them in the bottom of a large trifle bowl.
2. Pour the kirsch or cherry brandy over the cake layers, then sprinkle with pitted cherries.
3. Add a layer of amaretti biscuits over the cherries.
4. Pour the chilled chocolate custard over the biscuits in a thick, even layer. Cover with cling film and chill in the fridge if not serving immediately.
5. Just before serving, whip the double cream to soft peaks and spread it over the custard layer.
6. Decorate with chocolate curls.

Recipe Tips

• Properly Whisk the Egg Mixture: Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, cocoa powder, and cornflour until the mixture is very pale and thick to help the custard set perfectly.
• Infuse the Vanilla Properly: Let the vanilla pod infuse in the milk and cream for at least 10 minutes to add a deeper flavour to the custard.
• Evenly Spread the Jam: Spread the cherry jam evenly on the cake slices to ensure each bite has a balanced flavour.
• Whip the Cream to Soft Peaks: Whip the double cream to soft peaks so that it holds its shape well when spread over the custard, giving a light and airy texture.

What To Serve With Black Forest Trifle

Black Forest Trifle goes well with fresh berries, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a light fruit salad. It can also be served alongside a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of dessert wine for a delicious finish.

How To Store Black Forest Trifle

• Refrigerate: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Cover the trifle with cling film to keep it fresh.
• Freeze: It’s best not to freeze this trifle as the custard and cream do not freeze well.

Black Forest Trifle Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 680
• Total Fat: 45g
• Saturated Fat: 27g
• Cholesterol: 285mg
• Sodium: 130mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 60g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 42g
• Protein: 10g

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