Pear-Topped Caramel Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Pear-Topped Caramel Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies); 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup sour cream; 3/4 cup dulce de leche; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten; 2 medium pears, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup dulce de leche
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
2 medium pears, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 teaspoon ground ginger

1
In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a
2
. Bake at 375u00b0 for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325u00b0.
3
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, dulce de leche and cornstarch. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Arrange pears over top; sprinkle with ginger.
4
Bake at 325u00b0 for 65-75 minutes or until center is just set and top of cheesecake appears dull. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies), 3 tablespoons butter, melted, 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Pear-Topped Caramel 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-Topped Caramel Cheesecake

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