HONEY PEAR CHEESECAKE
We grow pear trees, so I'm always dabbling in pear desserts. In this cheesecake, I sometimes add ¼ cup crystalized ginger for zing. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Securely wrap a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square) around and under a greased 9-in. springform pan. In a bowl, combine crushed gingersnaps and sugar; stir in 4 tablespoons butter, adding more as necessary. Press onto bottom and 1-1/2 in. up sides of prepared pan., Beat cream cheese until fluffy, gradually adding 2/3 cup honey, lemon juice and minced ginger root. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Fold in 1 cup chopped pears and raisins. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. hot water to larger pan. Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours. Remove from oven; remove springform from water bath. , Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan., In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add remaining honey and pears; cook and stir until pears are tender. Stir in pecans. Top cake with pear-pecan mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 36g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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F Molla
[email protected]This cheesecake is a family favorite. We love the honey pear flavor, and the crust is always perfect.
Sahil Gill
[email protected]This cheesecake is easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the combination of honey and pears. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
rohit Limbu
[email protected]I love this cheesecake! It's so creamy and smooth, and the honey pear flavor is perfect. I always get compliments when I make it.
Amanda Graham
[email protected]This cheesecake is amazing! The honey pear flavor is perfect, and the crust is so buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making this again and again.
bash madaras
[email protected]The crust was a little crumbly, but the filling was delicious. I will definitely try this recipe again with a different crust.
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[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I will use less honey in the filling.
Grace Correa
[email protected]I was looking for a new cheesecake recipe to try, and I'm so glad I found this one. The honey pear flavor is amazing, and the cheesecake is so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.
Lola Watters
[email protected]This cheesecake is easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the combination of honey and pears. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Robert Reester
[email protected]I love this cheesecake! It's so creamy and smooth, and the honey pear flavor is perfect. I always get compliments when I make it.
Mattie McBride
[email protected]This cheesecake is amazing! The honey pear flavor is perfect, and the crust is so buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making this again and again.
md omur
[email protected]The crust was a little crumbly, but the filling was delicious. I will definitely try this recipe again with a different crust.
Angie yamilette De la torre sanchez
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I will use less honey in the filling.
Ethan Kunashe
[email protected]I was looking for a new cheesecake recipe to try, and I'm so glad I found this one. The honey pear flavor is amazing, and the cheesecake is so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.
Zachariah
[email protected]This cheesecake is easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the combination of honey and pears. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Abduraghmaan Kamalie
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a winner. The crust is graham cracker, which is a classic for a reason. The filling is creamy and smooth, with just the right amount of sweetness. The honey pear topping is the perfect fini
Christiana Ansah
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The honey pear flavor was unique and delicious, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.