Pear Tart
Deborah
ingredients
- 3 T. butter, softened
- 3/4 C. plus 1 T. sugar, divided
- 3/4 C. flour
- 1/3 C. finely chopped walnuts
- 1 pkg, (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1-2 fresh ripe pears, peeled & sliced thinly
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
directions
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, beat butter and 1/2 C. sugar for 2 minutes or till crumbly. Beat in flour and nuts. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom coated with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2
In another mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in 1/4 C. sugar, egg and vanilla; spread over the crust.
- 3
Arrange pears over cream cheese mixture.
- 4
Combine the cinnamon and remaining 1 T. sugar and sprinkle over pears.
- 5
Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until filling is set and top is browned but not burnt.
- 6
Cool for 1 hour on wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving. May garnish with fresh berries, if desired. Remove sides of pan and slice.
Source: Deborah
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