CREAM CHEESE PEAR CRISP

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This is a new twist on an apple crisp- You will love the crust on this Pear Dessert, which is also good for breakfast too! Gala or Golden delicious apple are a good subsitute for this dessert too, although I have used Granny Smith's because I like tart! Works great with peach or plum too!

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Fruit Breakfast

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 22

CRUST:
14 oz roll refrigerated sugar cookies
PEARS:
6 c peeled chopped ripe pears,bite size pieces
1/3 c granulated sugar
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
FILLING:
8 oz pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 Tbsp cream or milk
1 tsp vanilla
TOPPING:
3/4 c quick cooking oats
2/3 c all purpose flour
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
6 Tbsp butter,cold and cut in pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350^. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. --- Crust: Press and roll cookie dough evenly in pan (I use my rolling pin in the pan to make it even- it is just the right size). Then even out edges with fingertips.
  • 2. Pear Mixture: In a large bowl, toss together all pear ingredients until all the pieces of pear are coated. Spread over the crust.
  • 3. Filling: In a large bowl ,beat cream cheese and sugar on medium until smooth. Add eggs, flour and cream; beat until combined. Spread over pear mixture; sprinkle with the topping. Bake 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and pears are tender Cool on wire rack. Drizzle with lemon glaze ,if desired.
  • 4. Topping: In a large bowl combine all the dry ingredients and cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over top. Bake as above.
  • 5. Lemon Glaze: 1/2 cup. powdered sugar Lemon juice Combine powdered sugar and enough lemon juice to make a drizzle and serve over Pear Crisp.

Al-Amin Al-Amin
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I've never made a crisp before, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing! My family loved it and it's definitely going to be a regular in our dessert rotation.


Nicola Gilbert
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This crisp is simply delicious! The pears are perfectly tender and the cream cheese filling is creamy and tangy. The oat topping adds a nice crunch and the whole thing is just perfect.


Ahmed Elfadul
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy dessert. I love that it's not too sweet and the cream cheese adds a nice tang.


Kittyana
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This crisp is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand.


Bridgette Bre
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I made this crisp for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.


Sheena McRae
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This crisp is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors of the pears and cream cheese go perfectly together. I love that it's not too sweet, and the oat topping adds a nice crunch.


Mo Momo
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this crisp. I'm not usually a fan of pears, but the combination of flavors and textures in this dish was really nice. I would definitely recommend it.


Nalukwago Violet
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This was my first time making a crisp and it was so easy! The instructions were clear and concise and the end result was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dhave 234
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I've made this crisp several times and it's always a hit. I love that it's not too sweet and the cream cheese adds a nice tang. I also like that it's easy to make and doesn't require any special ingredients.


M Md
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This cream cheese pear crisp is an absolute delight! The combination of sweet pears, tangy cream cheese, and crunchy oat topping is simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!