2 x 250g/9oz punnets of cherries, stoned
2 x 125g raspberries, washed
55g/2oz toasted flaked almonds
10 boudoir (sponge) biscuits
110g/4oz dark chocolate, grated
4 meringue nests, crushed
1 litre/1ΒΎ pint ready-made custard
400ml/13fl oz double cream, lightly whipped
5 tbsp cherry brandy or crème de cassis