INGREDIENTS

1 can (15 ounces) Bartlett pear halves packed in syrup

1 cup heavy cream, divided use

1 package (3-3/4 ounce) vanilla-flavored instant pudding and pie filing

1/3 cup coffee-flavored liqueur

2 teaspoons sugar

Toasted sliced almonds for garnish

METHOD

Drain pears, reserving 1/2 cup syrup. In large mixing bowl, combine reserved pear syrup and 1/2 cup cream; add pudding mix. Using electric mixer, beat on lowest speed until blended, about 2 minutes. Divide mixture evenly among 6 stemmed dessert dishes; Chill until set. Before serving, place one pear half, cut side up, on top of each serving. Pour 2 to 3 teaspoons of liqueur slowly over each serving. Whip remaining cream until soft peaks form; gently beat in sugar. Top each serving with whipped cream and sprinkle with almonds.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

(PER SERVING)

Calories 320
Protein 1g
Carbohydrate 39g
Fiber 0.2g
Fat 16g
Cholesterol 54mg
Sodium 258mg