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Sabrina Hermes

Black Forest Dessert Cups: A Delicious Easy Recipe!

A delicious and easy recipe for Black Forest Dessert Cups, featuring layers of chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, and whipped cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate cake crumbs store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
  • 1/2 cup chocolate shavings for garnish
  • Fresh cherries for garnish, optional

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
  2. In serving cups or bowls, layer 1/4 cup of chocolate cake crumbs at the bottom.
  3. Add a layer of 1/4 cup cherry pie filling on top of the cake crumbs.
  4. Spoon a layer of whipped cream (about 1/4 cup) over the cherry filling.
  5. Repeat the layers until the cups are filled, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
  6. Garnish with chocolate shavings and a fresh cherry, if desired.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
  • For added flavor, mix a splash of almond extract into the whipped cream.

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