Black Forest Trifle

Yield

6-8 individual trifles (large)

Cake

Prepare Brownie mix as directed.

Cherries

24 ounce jar of Morello Cherries in syrup

2-3 Tbsp Kirsch or Cherry Brandy (to your taste)

2 Tbsp sugar

Whipped Cream

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar

1/2 tsp Kirsch or Cherry Brandy

Garnish

Shaved or grated milk chocolate

When the brownies have cooled, cut 6-8 brownies.

To make the cherry sauce, drain the cherries, reserving the liquid. In a small saucepan simmer the liquid along with the Kirsch and sugar. Simmer for about 7 minutes or until the sauce is syrupy. Remove from heat and add the drained cherries. Let the sauce cool before assembling.

Whip the cream, sugar and Kirsch/brandy in a bowl using a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.

To assemble the trifles: Take the brownie and break it into bite-size pieces. Place a few of the pieces in the bottom of the dish. Next place a spoonful of the cherries and their juices on top of the brownies. Place a large dollop of the whipped cream on top of the cherries. Repeat the layers, starting with the brownies. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours to allow the flavors to mingle.

Just before serving sprinkle each trifle with grated or shaved chocolate and top with a cherry.