Thin Pear Tart

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   Preheat oven to 400F.

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   Combine cream cheese and butter in a food processor.

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   Add the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and the salt, and process until combined.

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   (Dough will be sticky.)

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   On a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, with lightly floured fingers, pat dough into an even 8-inch round.

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   In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar with the lemon juice and brandy.

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   Halve pear lengthwise, and core (leave skin on).

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   Cut each half lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; transfer to lemon-juice mixture; coat well.

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   Drain slices in strainer.

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    Arrange around outer edge of dough, overlapping slightly, then arrange remaining slices in center.

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    Sprinkle tart with remaining 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar.

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    Dust pears with the cinnamon.

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    Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes.

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    Serve warm or at room temperature.

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