PEAR-PECAN TART

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No fancy equipment required. Use a pizza pan to build this tart of orange glaze, cream cheese, fresh fruit and rich pecans.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened
4 cups sliced pears (4 to 5 medium)
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease and flour 12-inch pizza pan. In medium bowl, mix flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter, using fork or pastry blender, until crumbly. Press firmly and evenly against bottom and side of pan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until light brown; cool.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in orange juice and water. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; cool.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; spread on cooled crust. Arrange pears on cream cheese. Sprinkle with pecans. Spoon orange glaze over top. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg

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This tart was amazing! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The pears and pecans were the perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Chris Tell
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This tart is the perfect fall dessert! The pears are sweet and juicy, and the pecans add a nice crunch. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Courtney Shaw
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This tart was a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Jae's Productions
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The crust was a bit crumbly, but the filling was delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I would use a different crust recipe.


Aligujjar
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


Fidel Onu
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OMG, this tart is amazing! The combination of pears and pecans is perfect, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I could eat this every day.


Blue Sea Rk
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This tart was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The crust was golden brown and the filling was bubbly and gooey. I served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was the perfect dessert.


Prince Jackson
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This is the best pear pecan tart I've ever had! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


M. Ali Ahmed
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This tart was a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Sonia Sonia
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The crust was a bit crumbly, but the filling was delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I would use a different crust recipe.


Cam Smith
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The pear pecan tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


patricia towett
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This tart was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The crust was golden brown and the filling was bubbly and gooey. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream and it was the perfect dessert.


Hurricane
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I'm not usually a fan of pear tarts, but this one was delicious! The pears were perfectly ripe and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hussein Mumin
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This pear pecan tart was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet pears and crunchy pecans was perfect, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I'll definitely be making this again.