800g/1lb 12oz strawberries, hulled, cut in half lengthways
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú icing sugar
few drops vanilla extract
250g/9oz amaretti biscuits, crumbled
200g/7oz white chocolate, grated
900ml/1½ pints double cream
150ml/5fl oz amaretto (or any strong liqueur), plus extra for flambéeing
2 x ready-made Madeira loaf cakes