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Chocolate-Cherry Spumoni Trifle Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pint chocolate ice cream
- 1 pint pistachio ice cream
- 1 pint cherry ice cream
- 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
- Maraschino cherries for garnish

Special equipment needed:
- Trifle dish or large glass bowl
- Electric mixer
- Ice cream scoop

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Bake the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions and let it cool completely.
2. Cut the cake into small cubes and set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
4. Scoop the chocolate, pistachio, and cherry ice cream into separate bowls and let them soften slightly.
5. In the trifle dish, layer the cake cubes, cherry pie filling, and a scoop of each ice cream flavor.
6. Repeat the layers until the dish is full, ending with a layer of whipped cream.
7. Sprinkle the chopped dark chocolate over the top of the whipped cream.
8. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight.
9. Before serving, garnish with maraschino cherries.


Time:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Freezing time: 2 hours or overnight
5. Temperature:
Bake the cake according to the package instructions.
Serving size:
This recipe serves 8-10 people.

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 450
Total fat: 22g
Saturated fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium: 300mg
Total carbohydrates: 62g
Dietary fiber: 2g
Sugar: 45g
Protein: 5g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Use any flavor of ice cream you prefer.
- Substitute the cherry pie filling with raspberry or blueberry pie filling.
- Use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate.

Variations:
- Add a layer of sliced bananas or strawberries between the ice cream layers.
- Drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce over the top of the whipped cream.
- Use pound cake or brownies instead of chocolate cake.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before cutting it into cubes.
- Soften the ice cream slightly before layering it in the dish.
- Use a spoon or spatula to spread the ice cream evenly over each layer.
- Freeze the trifle for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.

Storage instructions:
Cover the trifle dish with plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
This recipe does not require reheating.

Presentation ideas:
Serve the trifle in individual glass bowls or cups for a more elegant presentation.

Garnishes:
Garnish with maraschino cherries or fresh berries.

Pairings:
Serve with a glass of red wine or a cup of coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
This recipe is a dessert and does not require any side dishes.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the ice cream is too hard to scoop, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften.
- If the whipped cream is too runny, continue to whip it until stiff peaks form.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to keep the trifle dish covered with plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn.

Food history:
Spumoni is a traditional Italian dessert that typically consists of layers of ice cream, fruit, and nuts.

Flavor profiles:
This recipe has a rich chocolate flavor with hints of cherry and pistachio.

Serving suggestions:
Serve this dessert after a dinner party or special occasion.

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Taste: Rich, Creamy, Chocolatey, Sweet, Tart, Fruity