Quick Chocolate Cherry Trifle

Ingredients:

Cream

• 450 g whipped cream cheese
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 packet (4 g) of instant cherry-flavored drink
• 2 packages of 220 g whipped topping
• 2 x 400g jars of canned cherries in water, chop the cherries, set the water aside

Biscuit layer

• 0.5 tsp almond extract
• 16 chocolate cakes with cream filling, for the base
• 1 cup toasted almond flakes
• Cherry ice cream or sorbet, for serving
• Special equipment: spray bottle; trifle mold

Preparation:

1. Cream:
   
   In a mixer, combine cream cheese, sugar and drink powder and beat until smooth.
2. Scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally to ensure everything is completely combined. Add the whipped topping and mix until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the chopped cherries.
3. Sponge cake:
   
   Pour cherry water and almond extract into a spray bottle and shake to combine (you can use a pastry brush instead of a spray bottle).
4. Place a layer of chocolate dessert on the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with cherry water to lightly moisten but not soak. Spread half the cream on the cake, add another layer of sponge cake, drizzle with cherry water, and cover with cream. Sprinkle with almonds.
5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with ice cream or sorbet.