Baked Pear Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Baked Pear Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 1-1/2 qt. graham cracker crumbs; 3 cups butter, melted; 1-1/3 cups chopped almonds or walnuts, toasted; Filling; 8 each fresh pears, peeled, thinly sliced Safeway 1 lb For $1.88 thru 02/09; PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened; 1 qt. dark brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 qt. sour cream; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 12 each eggs, lightly beaten; Topping; 3 cups chopped almonds or walnuts

Servings: persons

Crust
1-1/2 qt. graham cracker crumbs
3 cups butter, melted
1-1/3 cups chopped almonds or walnuts, toasted
Filling
8 each fresh pears, peeled, thinly sliced Safeway 1 lb For $1.88 thru 02/09
PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1 qt. dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 qt. sour cream
1/3 cup cornstarch
4 tsp. ground cinnamon
12 each eggs, lightly beaten
Topping
3 cups chopped almonds or walnuts

1
Crust: Combine graham crumbs, butter and almonds.
2
Press one fourth of the crumb mixture (about 2 cups) firmly onto bottom of each of four 9-inch springform pans (or one springform pan for trial recipe).
3
Filling: Arrange pear slices in single layer over each crust; set aside.
4
Beat cream cheese in large mixer bowl fitted with paddle attachment on medium speed 1 min.
5
or until creamy.
6
Add sugar; beat until well blended.
7
Add sour cream, cornstarch and cinnamon; mix well.
8
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
9
Pour one fourth of the filling (about 1-1/4 qt.)
10
over pears on each crust.
11
Topping: Sprinkle each cheesecake with 3/4 cup almonds.
12
Bake in 325F-standard oven 1 hour 10 min.
13
to 1 hour 20 min.
14
or until centers are almost set.
15
Run knife or metal spatula around rim of each pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.
16
Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

2652

kcal

Calories

241

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 1-1/2 qt. graham cracker crumbs, 3 cups butter, melted, 1-1/3 cups chopped almonds or walnuts, toasted, and more.

Yes, Baked Pear Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Baked Pear Cheesecake

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