ALMOND PEAR TORTE

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Yum! This recipe combines cheesecake, pears and nutmeg for a scrumptious holiday dessert. I sprinkle slivered almonds on top. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups thinly sliced peeled fresh pears
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, butter, sugar, almonds and nutmeg. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and extract until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust., For topping, combine brown sugar and nutmeg. Add pears; toss to coat. Arrange over top. Sprinkle with almonds., Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.