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Chocolate Berry Trifles in Jars Recipe

Chocolate Berry Trifles in Jars Recipe
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This Chocolate Berry Trifle in Jars combines moist chocolate cake, creamy mascarpone filling, rich chocolate ganache, and fresh mixed berries for an elegant, easy-to-serve dessert. Perfect for make-ahead occasions, these individual trifles layer decadent flavors and textures in charming jars, making a visually stunning and delicious treat.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Cake Layer

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup hot coffee (or hot water)

Cream Layer

  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese or cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Topping

  • Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Bake the Chocolate Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to combine. In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until smooth. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, mixing well. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Finally, stir in the hot coffee or water. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely, then crumble into chunks.
  2. Make the Cream Filling: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese or softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture to create a light, fluffy cream filling.
  3. Prepare the Ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it begins to steam, but not boiling. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and let sit for 2 minutes to soften the chocolate. Stir or whisk gently until smooth and glossy.
  4. Assemble the Jars: Begin by adding a layer of chocolate cake crumbles to the bottom of each serving jar. Spoon a layer of mascarpone cream over the cake. Drizzle a spoonful of warm chocolate ganache on top of the cream. Repeat the layers if the jars are tall enough, finishing with a top layer of fresh mixed berries. Drizzle with remaining ganache and dust lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.

Notes

  • Make ahead: These trifles can be assembled and refrigerated overnight. Add fresh berries just before serving to keep them vibrant and fresh.
  • Extra crunch: For added texture, include crushed cookies or chopped nuts between the layers.
  • Liqueur twist: For an adult version, brush the chocolate cake layer with coffee liqueur or rum before assembling.

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