Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened1/3 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup chopped macadamia nutsTOPPING:1 can (15-1/4 ounces) pear halves, drained1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large egg1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and 1/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy; beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in nuts.
Press into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake until light brown, about 20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Increase oven setting to 375°.
Cut pears into 1/8-in. slices; blot dry. Beat cream cheese until smooth; beat in 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla. Beat in egg just until blended. Spread over crust. Arrange pears in a single layer over top. Mix remaining and cinnamon; sprinkle over pears.
Bake until center is almost set, 28-30 minutes (filling will firm upon cooling). Cool 45 minutes on a wire rack. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before cutting.
