small handful of fresh mint leaves, for decoration
1kg/2lb 4oz fresh summer berries (such as a mixture of raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and redcurrants), stalks removed
175g/6oz soft light brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground ginger
1 vanilla pod, seeds only (or a few drops of vanilla extract)
100驳/3陆辞锄 dark chocolate (or a mix of dark and milk if preferred), finely chopped
125ml/4oz double cream
2 Madeira loaf cakes
2 tbsp dark rum, port or a blackcurrant liqueur