Ingredients

FOR THE BROWNIE LAYER

• 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
• 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

FOR THE BRANDIED CHERRIES

• 4 cups frozen, dark, sweet cherries, thawed and drained. (Reserve 1/4 cup of the cherry juice for the cherry pudding used in the trifle.)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cherry flavored brandy

FOR THE CHERRY PUDDING LAYER

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon (pinch) salt
• 2 3/4 cups whole milk
• 1/4 cup of cherry juice (reserved from drained pre-brandied cherries)
• 1/4 teaspoon cherry flavored brandy
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

WHIPPED CREAM FOR TOPPING

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE FOR GARNISHING

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