Yum! This recipe combines cheesecake, pears and nutmeg for a scrumptious holiday dessert. I sprinkle slivered almonds on top. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Ingredients
- 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup ground almonds, toasted
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- filling:
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 large eggs
- topping:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 cups thinly sliced peeled fresh pears
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, butter, sugar, almonds and nutmeg. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and extract until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust.
- For topping, combine brown sugar and nutmeg. Add pears; toss to coat. Arrange over top. Sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate leftovers.
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