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### 🥄 How to Assemble the Trifle
**Step 1: Prepare the Creamy Layer**
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the whipped topping until light and fluffy. Set aside.
**Step 2: Layer the Ingredients**
In a large glass trifle bowl or any deep glass dish, begin layering:
1. **Start with a layer of chocolate cake cubes** – about 1/3 of the total amount.
2. **Add a layer of cherry pie filling** – spread evenly over the cake.
3. **Dollop and spread the cream cheese mixture** – use about 1/3 of the total amount.
4. **Sprinkle a handful of mini chocolate chips** for a fun chocolate crunch.
**Repeat** the layers until all ingredients are used up, finishing with the cream cheese layer on top. Sprinkle the remaining mini chocolate chips on top, and add chocolate curls or fresh cherries as a decorative garnish.
**Step 3: Chill**
Cover and refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours (or overnight). This gives the layers time to meld together and makes the dessert even more flavorful.
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### 🧁 Tips & Variations
– **Make it boozy**: Drizzle cherry liqueur over each cake layer for a grown-up twist.
– **Use different cake bases**: Try chocolate chip muffins, angel food cake, or sponge cake for a lighter version.
– **Make it single-serve**: Assemble the trifles in mason jars or small cups for easy serving.
– **Go extra decadent**: Add a layer of chocolate pudding or mousse between the cake and cherries.
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### ❤️ Why This Dessert Always Wins
The **Cherry Chocolate Chip Trifle** hits all the right notes — it’s creamy, chocolatey, fruity, and just the right amount of sweet. It has the visual wow factor and a spoonful delivers a symphony of textures. Whether you’re making dessert for a crowd or just want something fabulous for yourself, this trifle delivers every time.
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### 📌 Final Thoughts
Elegant yet incredibly simple to prepare, this **Cherry Chocolate Chip Trifle** is the dessert that proves you don’t need hours in the kitchen to create something memorable. With its vibrant layers and indulgent flavor, it’s a guaranteed hit for any occasion. So go ahead — layer up and dig in! 🍒🍫
Would you like a printable version or a variation using fresh cherries or dark chocolate?
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