2 x 390g jars black cherries in kirsch (500g/1lb 2oz drained weight)
24 fresh cherries with stalks
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú caster sugar
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú cocoa powder, sifted
2 heaped tbsp cornflour
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú self-raising flour, sifted
250g/9oz plain chocolate (about 46% cocoa solids)
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú white chocolate
750ml/1â…“ pint double cream, whipped
6 large free-range eggs