Cheesecake with Spiced Pear-Nut Compote Recipe

Name: Cheesecake with Spiced Pear-Nut Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cheesecake; 1-1/2 qt. graham cracker crumbs; 1 cup sugar; 1-3/4 cups unsalted butter, melted; 4 tubs PHILADELPHIA Cheesecake Batter, slacked for 1 hour; Spiced Pear-Nut Compote; 3 qt. pears, peeled, 1/2-inch diced; 3 cups dark brown sugar, packed; 2 tsp. lemon zest Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09; 2 tsp. orange zest Safeway 1 lb For $0.79 thru 02/09; 1 tsp. ground ginger; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. ground cloves; 3 cups walnut halves, toasted; 2 cups Candied orange peel, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $0.79 thru 02/09

Servings: persons

Cheesecake
1-1/2 qt. graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sugar
1-3/4 cups unsalted butter, melted
4 tubs PHILADELPHIA Cheesecake Batter, slacked for 1 hour
Spiced Pear-Nut Compote
3 qt. pears, peeled, 1/2-inch diced
3 cups dark brown sugar, packed
2 tsp. lemon zest Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
2 tsp. orange zest Safeway 1 lb For $0.79 thru 02/09
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
3 cups walnut halves, toasted
2 cups Candied orange peel, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $0.79 thru 02/09

1
Cheesecake: Combine cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto bottoms of 4 (9-inch) springform pans (or onto bottom of 1 springform pan for trial recipe).
2
Bake in 325 degrees F standard oven 10 min.
3
; cool.
4
Stir cheesecake batter in each tub until creamy; pour over each crust.
5
Bake as directed on tub; cool completely.
6
Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
7
Cut each cheesecake into 12 slices.
8
Spiced Pear-Nut Compote: Cook pears, sugar, lemon zest and orange zest in saucepan on medium heat 15 to 20 min.
9
or until pears are softened.
10
Add spices; cook 2 min.
11
Cool slightly.
12
Stir in nuts and candied orange pieces.
13
Cool to room temperature.
14
For each serving: Top 1 Cheesecake slice with 1.5 oz.
15
Spiced Pear-Nut Sauce.

2679

kcal

Calories

173

Fat

254

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cheesecake, 1-1/2 qt. graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup sugar, 1-3/4 cups unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Cheesecake with Spiced Pear-Nut Compote 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.

Cheesecake with Spiced Pear-Nut Compote

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