Pluot-Amaretti Trifle

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced, toasted almonds
• 1 cup chilled heavy cream
• 2 (7-ounce) packages amaretti or other crisp almond cookies, broken into large pieces
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• 1 ½ pounds pluots, pitted and thinly sliced (about 5 cups)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau

Whisk together liqueur and sugar in a large, nonreactive bowl until well combined. Add pluots and toss to coat. Set aside for 10 minutes to macerate. Drain pluots and reserve juices separately. Place a clean whisk and a large, clean glass or metal bowl in the freezer. Use a 3-quart glass dish...

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