LAYERED CARAMEL-PEAR TART

Layered Caramel-Pear Tart image

Pears are one of my favorite fruit so having them featured in this dessert is perfect. My family is delighted when I serve this dessert.-Darlia Schaefer, Lincoln, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
TOPPING:
2-1/4 cups sliced peeled fresh pears
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
Additional caramel ice cream topping, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour until blended. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and caramel topping until smooth. Spread evenly into crust. Arrange pear slices over filling. Combine the pecans, sugar, cinnamon and apple pie spice; sprinkle over pears., Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400°; bake 12-16 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. , Remove sides of pan before slicing. Drizzle with additional caramel topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.