PEAR CUSTARD BARS

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These bars are always a hit at potlucks and with my family. The macadamia nuts are the special flavor in the crust.

Provided by Patty Griffith

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

CRUST:
1/2 c butter, softened
1/3 c sugar
3/4 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 c macadamia nuts, chopped
FILLING/TOPPING:
1 pkg 8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 can(s) 15 oz. pear halve, well drained
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground

Steps:

  • 1. In a mixing bowl cream butter and sugar. Beat in the flour and vanilla until well combined. Stir in the macadamia nuts. In a well greased 8-inch square baking dish, press the the crust evenly in pan. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 2. Increase oven temperature to 375. In a mixing bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg and vanilla, mixing until well combined and smooth. Pour over warm crust. Cut pears into 1/8" slices and arrange in a single layer over the filling. Combine the sugar and cinnamon then sprinkle evenly over the pears. Bake for 28-30 minutes. The center will be soft set and will firm up as it cools. Cool on a wire rack for 45 minutes or until completely cooled. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or over night before cutting. Store left over bars in the refrigerator.

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