Ingredients

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 1/4 cups whole milk

1 1/4 cups sugar

4 large egg yolks

1/2 cup all purpose flour

2 tablespoons amaretto or other almond liqueur

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Pears

• 8 firm but ripe Bosc pears (about 3 1/4 pounds), peeled, halved lengthwise, cored
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 56 (about) day-old soft ladyfingers (from about three 3-ounce packages)
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed amaretti cookies (Italian macaroons)* or almond macaroons (about 4 ounces)
• 3/4 cup apricot fruit spread (100% spreadable fruit) or apricot preserves
• 4 tablespoons brandy
• 4 tablespoons amaretto or other almond liqueur

• 2 cups chilled whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Description

Trifle Is A Great Do-ahead Party Dessert. For This One, Roast The Pears And Make The Pastry Cream The Day Before. Use Purchased Sponge-cake...

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