pear custard bars
These bars are always a hit at potlucks and with my family. The macadamia nuts are the special flavor in the crust.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
50 Min
method
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yield
16 serving(s)
Ingredients
- CRUST:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- FILLING/TOPPING:
- 1 package 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cans 15 oz. pear halve, well drained
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
How To Make pear custard bars
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Step 1In 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.
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Step 2Increase 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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