100g/3½oz fresh berries (raspberries and blueberries work well)
40²µ/1½´Ç³ú plain flour, sifted
20²µ/¾´Ç³ú plain flour, sifted
10²µ/â…“o³ú caster sugar
40²µ/1½´Ç³ú cocoa powder, sifted
60²µ/2¼´Ç³ú ground almonds
70²µ/2â…“o³ú icing sugar
60²µ/2¼´Ç³ú icing sugar
icing sugar, for dusting
150g/5½oz plain chocolate (36% cocoa solids), chopped
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú white chocolate, chopped
70²µ/2â…“o³ú unsalted butter, softened
20²µ/¾´Ç³ú unsalted butter, melted
knob of butter
100ml/3½fl oz double cream
2 free-range eggs
2 free-range eggs, separated
2 free-range egg whites
1 free-range egg white
1 tbsp brandy (optional)