Pear and Vanilla Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Pear and Vanilla Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups crushed gingernut biscuits; 60g butter melted; 750g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 3 eggs lightly beaten; 1 1/2 tablespoons custard powder; 1 vanilla bean; 1 cup cream; 410g can pear halves, well drained and sliced; 1/3 cup brown sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups crushed gingernut biscuits
60g butter melted
750g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs lightly beaten
1 1/2 tablespoons custard powder
1 vanilla bean
1 cup cream
410g can pear halves, well drained and sliced
1/3 cup brown sugar

1
Combine the biscuit crumbs and butter and press into the base of a greased and base lined 24cm spring form pan.
2
Chill.
3
Beat Philly* and sugar until smooth, add the eggs and custard powder, mix until combined.
4
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds out into the cream, gently fold through the mixture.
5
Pour into the prepared base.
6
Bake in a slow oven 150C for 1 1/4 hours, allow to cool in the oven.
7
Place the pear slices over the cheesecake and sprinkle with the brown sugar.
8
Cook under a hot grill until sugar is melted and golden.
9
Chill before serving.

1456

kcal

Calories

106

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.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups crushed gingernut biscuits, 60g butter melted, 750g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Pear and Vanilla 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.

Pear and Vanilla Cheesecake

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions