INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons (30 mL) softened unsalted butter
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6 large eggs
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1 cup (250 mL) sugar
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1 teaspoon (5 mL) vanilla extract
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Zest of 1 lemon, grated
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1 cup (250 mL) milk
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1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream, plus more to whip for garnish
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4 cups (1 L) day-old 1/2- inch (1-cm) country- bread cubes, crusts removed
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2 Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2- inch chunks
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1/3 cup (80 mL) blanched sliced almonds