1. Preheat oven at 350.

For the Brownies

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

For the Topping

1. In a large bowl combine the half and half, sugar, and lemon juice. Beat the cream until stiff.

2. 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. 
   

3. Garnish with extra whipped cream and a cherry on top.