Description
This No-Bake Black Forest Slice is a delicious twist on the classic Black Forest Cake. With layers of rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and a creamy filling, this dessert is perfect for any occasion! It’s quick to prepare and doesn’t require any baking, making it an easy yet indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g digestive biscuits (or any plain biscuits), crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for topping)
- 1 1/2 cups canned or fresh cherries, pitted (reserve some for topping)
- 1 tbsp cherry juice (or juice from canned cherries)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Chocolate shavings or grated chocolate (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Biscuit Base – In a large bowl, crush the digestive biscuits into small pieces (not crumbs). In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter and cocoa powder, then pour this mixture over the crushed biscuits. Stir until the biscuits are fully coated.
- Press the Base into the Pan – Line an 8×8-inch (or similar-sized) square pan with parchment paper. Press the biscuit mixture firmly into the bottom to form a solid base. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
- Make the Creamy Filling – In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and powdered sugar (if using) until smooth and well combined.
- Add the Cherries – Add the pitted cherries (reserve a few for topping) and cherry juice to the creamy mixture and gently stir them in. The cherries will provide a lovely burst of flavor throughout the filling.
- Assemble the Slice – Pour the creamy cherry filling over the chilled biscuit base and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Chill – Refrigerate the slice for at least 3 hours, or until the filling is set and firm.
- Top with Chocolate and Whipped Cream – Once set, top the slice with whipped cream, chocolate shavings or grated chocolate, and the reserved cherries for garnish.
- Serve – Slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the delicious combination of chocolate and cherry in every bite!
Notes
- If you prefer a more indulgent slice, you can add a layer of melted chocolate or chocolate ganache between the biscuit base and the cherry filling.
- You can also use frozen cherries if fresh cherries are not available; just make sure to thaw them before using.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate chips for the topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the recipe)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg