Ingredients
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup ground almonds, toasted1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon almond extract2 large eggsTOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 cups thinly sliced peeled fresh pears1/2 cup slivered almonds
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine the flour, butter, sugar, almonds and nutmeg. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and extract until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust.
For topping, combine brown sugar and nutmeg. Add pears; toss to coat. Arrange over top. Sprinkle with almonds.
Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate leftovers.
