Spiced Pear & Cream Bars Recipe

Name: Spiced Pear & Cream Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix; 2 eggs, divided; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp. maple extract; 3 cups sliced fresh pears Safeway 1 lb For $1.88 thru 02/09; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; 1/4 cup PLANTERS Sliced Almonds, toasted; 1 tsp. powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix
2 eggs, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. maple extract
3 cups sliced fresh pears Safeway 1 lb For $1.88 thru 02/09
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 cup PLANTERS Sliced Almonds, toasted
1 tsp. powdered sugar

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Beat butter, cake mix and 1 egg in large bowl with mixer until crumbly.
3
Reserve 3/4 cup crumb mixture; press remaining onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
4
Bake 10 min.
5
Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and maple extract until blended.
6
Add remaining egg; mix well.
7
Spread cream cheese mixture over crust; toss pear slices with ginger.
8
Layer pear slices over cream cheese mixture; top with nuts and reserved crumb mixture.
9
Bake 45 min.
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or until center is set and crumb topping is lightly browned.
11
Cool completely.
12
Refrigerate 30 min.
13
before cutting into bars.
14
Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar just before serving.

568

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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: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix, 2 eggs, divided, 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Spiced Pear & Cream Bars 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.

Spiced Pear & Cream Bars

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