Black Forest Trifle

For the Pudding

1. Prepare pudding as directed or using my homemade recipe and allow to cool. 

For the Whipped Cream

1. Prepare whipped cream – In a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
2. Start mixing on low speed. Once the mixture starts to increase in volume, or soft peaks increase the speed to medium-high until stiff peaks form.

Assemble

1. Place ½ of the cake in the bottom of a trifle bowl. Pressing down a little. Drizzle with ½ the kirsch if using.
2. Top with half of the pudding, then half of the cherries and half of the whipped cream. Repeat layers ending with whipping cream. 
3. Cover and chill in the fridge for 1-4 hours or overnight for best results. 
4. Before serving garnish with fresh cherries, chocolate sprinkles or shaved chocolate if desired. Serve chilled.