GINGERSNAP PEAR TART

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Provided by Cindy Crane

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 1/2 c gingersnap crumbs
1/2 c finely chopped walnuts
1/3 c butter or margarine melted
2-8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1/4 c sugar
2 Tbsp pear nectar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1-16 oz can(s) pear halves in heavy syrup, drained
1/4 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp ground ginger

Steps:

1. Combine crumbs, walnuts, and butter, stirring well. Firmly press crumb mixture evenly in bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate or tart pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Let cool.
2. Beat cream cheese at medium speed of an electric Stir in nectar and vanilla. Spread mixture evenly over prepared crust. Cut pears lengthwise into thin slices. Arrange pear slices on cream cheese mixture. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
3. Combine 1/4 cup brown sugar and ginger in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar melts. Drizzle mixture over tart. Serve immediately.