Description
Black forest wreath delights dessert enthusiasts with its luscious chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream. Layers of rich flavor and festive design make this German-inspired treat perfect for holiday celebrations you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 packets (250 grams / 8.8 ounces each) Coles Mini Choc Sponge Rolls
- 680 grams / 24 ounces jar Coles Pitted Morello Cherries in Syrup
Cream Ingredients:
- 375 milliliters (1 1/2 cups) thickened cream
- 185 milliliters (3/4 cup) double cream
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar
- Shaved chocolate, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Drain cherries, reserving 125ml syrup. Transfer syrup to a saucepan and combine with caster sugar. Gently heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Increase temperature and boil for 2 minutes to create a concentrated syrup. Remove from heat and allow to cool thoroughly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine thickened and double cream. Utilize electric beaters to whip mixture until firm peaks form. Monitor closely to prevent over-whipping, stopping when beaters create clear, defined peaks.
- Slice mini chocolate sponge rolls into three equal segments. Arrange cut pieces on a large round platter in a circular wreath formation, positioning cut sides upward to create a stable foundation.
- Transfer whipped cream to a piping bag with a fluted nozzle. Pipe cream peaks onto each roll slice, filling gaps to ensure complete coverage. Strategically distribute drained cherries across the cream surface. Delicately drizzle cooled cherry syrup over the wreath and generously garnish with shaved chocolate.
Notes
- Control Cherry Syrup Intensity by gently simmering the liquid, which concentrates flavors and creates a more luxurious sauce for drizzling.
- Prevent Cream Overwhipping by watching carefully when peaks become defined, stopping immediately to maintain a silky, smooth texture without graininess.
- Create Stunning Visual Impact by arranging chocolate roll slices in a circular wreath pattern, ensuring even spacing and uniform cream coverage.
- Enhance Flavor Depth by using high-quality dark chocolate shavings, which complement the cherry sweetness and add sophisticated chocolate notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg