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Gingersnap-Pear Cheesecake


The magical combination of spicy gingersnaps and luscious pears make this dessert great for winter entertaining.

SERVES: 12
PREP TIME: 30 Minutes
COOK TIME: 330 Minutes

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups crushed gingersnaps (about 40 cookies)
2 small ripe pears (any kind) peeled, cored, and sliced 1/8 inch thick
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature

Directions

	Step 1: Heat oven to 350� F. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and crushed gingersnaps. Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan, working the crumbs over the bottom and then up the sides. Bake for 20 minutes, then let cool at least 10 minutes.

	Step 2: In a small bowl, toss the pears and ginger. Line the cooled crust with the pears, overlapping the slices slightly.

	Step 3: In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, beat the cream cheese for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of the sugar and beat for 2 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and mix until combined. Stir in 2 teaspoons of the vanilla.

	Step 4: Pour the mixture over the pears and bake until the top is barely set but still slightly wobbly, about 50 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack but leave oven on.

	Step 5: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and the remaining sugar and vanilla. Pour over the cheesecake and bake for 8 minutes.

	Step 6: Transfer to a wire rack and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Make-ahead note: Make the cheesecake and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Slice it just before serving, running the knife under warm water after each cut.

Serving Suggestion:

Nutritional Analysis (per serving)
CALORIES: 430(54% from fat); FAT: 26g (sat 15g); SUGAR: 31g; PROTEIN: 5g; CHOLESTEROL: 100mg; SODIUM: 316mg; FIBER: 1g; CARBOHYDRATE: 45g

Recipe Courtesy of Real Simple.
http://www.realsimple.com

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Key Ingredients


	Nabisco Ginger Snaps $5.99


	Philadelphia Cream Cheese - Brick $2.99 Savings : $1.50


	Kemps Sour Cream - Plain $3.19

On Hand Ingredients


	McCormick Ground Ginger $4.49


	Crystal Granulated Sugar $4.39


	Food Club Large Eggs - 1 dz. $2.29


	McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract $9.99


	Crystal Farms Unsalted Butter - 4 Quarters $5.99 Savings : $0.30

Accompaniment Ingredients


	Bigelow Earl Grey Black Tea $3.99

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