Almond-Pear Cream Cheese Torte

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prep time

30 min

total time

4 hr 10 min

makes

12 servings, 1 piece (107 g) each

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What You Need

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar, divided

1 cup flour

1 pkg. (250 g) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened

1 egg

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

4 cups sliced peeled fresh pears (about 4)

1/4 cup sliced almonds

Make It

HEAT oven to 425ºF.

BEAT butter and 1/3 cup sugar in small bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour; mix well. Press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan.

BEAT cream cheese and 1/3 cup of the remaining sugar in same bowl with mixer until well blended. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Spread onto bottom of crust. Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon. Add to pears in large bowl; toss to coat. Arrange over cream cheese layer; top with nuts.

BAKE 10 min. Reduce temperature to 375°F. Bake 25 to 30 min. or until centre is set. Cool completely. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen torte. Remove rim. Refrigerate torte 3 hours.

kraft kitchens tips

Substitute

Substitute finely chopped pecans for the almonds.

How to Store

Keep refrigerated.

Size-Wise

Dessert can be part of a balanced diet but remember to keep tabs on portion size.

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Absolutely love this recipe. After printing this recipe, I made it twice (within 2 weeks). I love that it is not too sweet, and looks so elegant that it could be served in any restaurant.
posted by LesLeduc | on 1/7/2013

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This is a great recipe...Easy to make, and nice results...everyone who has tasted it loves it. Be carefull not to over cook... Thanks Kraft.
posted by Teddy...bear | on 6/21/2011

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so yummy and so easy to make. my friends love it and ask me to share the recipe which i gave them the link from this website.
posted by maecaily | on 9/15/2010

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I've made this several times and it was a hit each and every time. It's a little sweet so a little goes a long ways. Serve with cool whip and enjoy!
posted by Louby771 | on 6/13/2010

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Simply delicious, and it freezes very well for a great last minute dessert serve with whipping cream.
posted by nonigod | on 5/26/2010

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This is no doubt one of the best dessert `,it's easy and and very delicious.I receive many compliments when I serve it to company.
posted by nanabear02 | on 3/3/2010

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Doubled recipe for crust but used UNSALTED BUTTER, AND ICING SUGAR -for more of a shortbread cookie crust for 10 inch springform pan. And doubled recipe for filling, and used 6 Bartlett pears. Added 1 TBSP pear liquor to cheesecake batter and baked 12 min at 425 F, then 40 min at 375 F. Raved reviews from family! They wanted recipe.
posted by lovestobake06 | on 4/7/2009

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Delicious! I used whole wheat flour for the crust and it turned out great!
posted by italiababe | on 3/24/2008

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The crust was a bit finicky but this was SCRUMPTIOUS!
posted by danelson | on 2/4/2008

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Absolutely a keeper.Easy and quick to make and looks nice presented with a dust of icing sugar on a plate.A great taste with ingredients you will have already in the home.
posted by gracemorrow | on 1/16/2007