Name: Black Forest Christmas Fool Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 200g dark chocolate, chopped; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 can cherry pie filling; 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies; Fresh cherries, for garnish

Black Forest Christmas Fool Recipe

Enrichetta Woodman Modified: August 15, 2024

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How To Make Black Forest Christmas Fool

It’s always the season for merry making and nothing gets merrier than a full stomach. These Christmas recipes will do the trick for happy smiles and bellies. Nobody goes on diet and no tummy goes hungry during Christmas!

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

200g dark chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 can cherry pie filling
1 cup crushed chocolate cookies
Fresh cherries, for garnish

Instructions

In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate over a pot of simmering water. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Fold half of the whipped cream into the melted chocolate until well combined.
In serving glasses, layer the crushed chocolate cookies, cherry compote, chocolate mousse, and remaining whipped cream.
Repeat the layers until the glasses are full, ending with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
Garnish with fresh cherries before serving.