Shelly's Recipe

BLACK FOREST CHEESECAKE TRIFLE

Category: Trifles

1 (18.25-ounce) box devil's food cake mix, baked according to package directions
2 tablespoons kirsch or other cherry-flavored liqueur, divided
Cheesecake Mousse (recipe follows)
2 cups pitted fresh cherries, cut in half and divided
1 (14.5-ounce) jar milk chocolate ice cream topping
2 cups sliced almonds, toasted
Garnish: sweetened whipped cream, whole fresh cherry

Cut cake into 1-inch pieces. In a large trifle bowl, place half of cake pieces in bottom of bowl. Sprinkle with 1 table kirsch. Spread half of Cheesecake Mousse over cake. Top with half of cherries and sprinkle with half of almonds.

Repeat procedure with remaining cake, kirsch, Cheesecake Mousse, cherries, ice cream topping, and almonds. Cover and chill overnight. Before serving, garnish with sweetened whipped cream and whole fresh cherry, if desired.

Cheesecake Mousse
2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant cheesecake-flavored pudding mix
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
1 cup sour cream

In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and sugar. Add cream, milk and sour cream; beat at medium speed with a mixer until soft peaks form. Cover and chill overnight. Makes about 12 to 15 servings