Description
These mini Black Forest dessert cups feature layers of moist chocolate cake, fluffy whipped cream, and sweet cherry filling, all topped with chocolate shavings and a whole cherry. They are easy to prepare, require no baking, and make a perfect party dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chocolate cake (crumbled)
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- ¼ cup semisweet chocolate shavings
- 1 cup fresh cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Crumble the chocolate cake into small pieces and set aside.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until firm peaks form.
- Layer the dessert cups: chocolate cake crumbs, whipped cream, cherry filling. Repeat.
- Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a whole cherry.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade chocolate cake for convenience.
- Let the dessert chill properly to enhance the flavors.
- Swap cherries for raspberries or strawberries for a fun variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: German-inspired