1.5kg/3lb 5oz cherries, stoned
12-20 cherries on stalks, to decorate
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú caster sugar
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú white chocolate, grated
600ml/20fl oz fresh vanilla custard, cooled
2 litres/3½ pints double cream, whipped
2 Madeira cakes, sliced
100ml/3½fl oz cherry brandy