Description
An indulgent layered dessert with rich chocolate brownies, velvety chocolate mousse, whipped cream, and cherries, all atop a glossy chocolate jelly base—perfect for celebrations or a deep chocolate fix.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups chocolate brownies, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 box chocolate gelatin (or chocolate pudding)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate mousse (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh or canned cherries, pitted (plus whole cherries for topping)
- Chocolate shavings or curls (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare chocolate gelatin or pudding according to package instructions and pour into the bottom of a trifle bowl. Chill until fully set.
- Once set, layer half of the chocolate mousse over the gelatin.
- Add a layer of brownie chunks and half of the cherries.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Add a layer of whipped cream over the cherries.
- Repeat with remaining mousse, brownies, and cherries.
- Top with a final layer of whipped cream, whole cherries, and chocolate shavings.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought chocolate mousse for a quicker version or make your own for an extra indulgence.
- Ensure the chocolate gelatin is completely set before layering other ingredients to avoid mixing.
- For a twist, you can add a splash of liqueur like Chambord or Kahlúa to the mousse or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
