1 tbsp caster sugar
½ tsp groundnut oil, for greasing
1 tbsp stem ginger (from a jar), chopped
1 tbsp stem ginger sugar syrup, (from a jar of stem ginger)
grated dark chocolate or hot chocolate sauce (optional)
150g/5oz ready-made meringues, roughly broken up
500ml/17½fl oz double cream
2 tbsp brandy