• Preheat oven at 350.

For the Brownies

• Cream 1 tablespoon of butter with 1 cup of sugar.
• Add eggs; beat until light and fluffy.
• Add vanilla.
• Melt remaining butter with chocolate; let cool.
• Beat the chocolate mixture into the creamed mixture.
• Stir in flour, salt, and nuts; blend well.
• Pour batter into greased and floured 13 x 9-inch pan, or you can use parchment paper
• Bake for 45 minutes.
• Cool in pan before cutting into small squares.

For the Topping

• In a large bowl combine the half and half, sugar, and lemon juice. Beat the cream until stiff.
• In a small trifle or a dessert dish make a layer of brownies, top with the whipped cream, then pitted cherries. Continue with the layering until the bowl is full. 
  
• Garnish with extra whipped cream and a cherry on top.