1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease shallow 9- to 10-inch round ceramic baking dish with butter. Sprinkle inside bottom of dish with 1½ tablespoons sugar; over sink, turn dish to evenly coat bottom and sides.

2. Halve pears lengthwise; core and cut pears into ¼-inch slices. Arrange pears in circular pattern, slightly overlapping, around inside edge of prepared dish.

3. In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks and remaining ½ cup sugar 2 minutes or until pale in color and creamy. Whisk in cream, flour and 2 1/2 Tbs almond-flavored liqueur until combined (some lumps may remain); carefully pour egg mixture into dish over pears without disturbing pears.

4. Bake 45 minutes or until clafoutis begins to pull away from sides of pan, top is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

• 18 g Fat
• 9 g Saturated fat
• 212 mg Cholesterol
• 42 mg Sodium
• 30 g Carbohydrates
• 1 g Fiber
• 6 g Protein