These chocolate and cherry trifles are easy to assemble and taste divine! Fudgy brownie, juicy cherries, custard and whipped cream, layered and topped with dark chocolate shavings – a decadent twist on a British classic.

Ready in: 20 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients

400g Becketts’ Bakery chocolate brownie
300g fresh cherries, halved and the stones removed
425g tin pitted cherries in syrup
3 tbsp cherry liqueur / brandy (optional)
500ml ready-made custard
300ml double cream
2 tbsp icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
100g dark chocolate, grated

Method

1. Cut the chocolate brownies into small pieces and place into the base of 6 small serving glasses (reserving a few pieces for each glass later).

2. Drizzle the cherry liqueur over the top, allowing it to soak into the brownie pieces.

3. Mix the jar of cherries with half the fresh cherries. Top the soaked brownie with the cherry mixture.

4. Pour the custard over the cherries, smoothing it into an even layer.

5. Next, whip the double cream with the icing sugar and vanilla extract until it holds soft peaks. Use a spoon or piping bag to layer the cream over the custard.

6. Finish with the reserved cherries and chocolate brownie pieces, then top with a generous scattering of grated chocolate.

7. For optimal flavour, allow to chill for 2 hours before serving. If you’re tight on time, they can be served right away.

 

Ingredient of the Week: British Cherries

The best cherries are plump, glossy and free of blemishes. To keep them fresher for longer, they’re best stored at cooler temperatures. Bursting with natural sweetness and a hint of sharpness, enjoy cherries on their own or in a dessert. Pick up a punnet of fresh British cherries from our Greengrocers.