GINGERSNAP PEAR TART

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An elegant and tasty desert for a dinner party.

Provided by Cindy Crane

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 c gingersnap crumbs
1/2 c finely chopped walnuts
1/3 c butter or margarine melted
2-8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1/4 c sugar
2 Tbsp pear nectar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1-16 oz can(s) pear halves in heavy syrup, drained
1/4 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp ground ginger

Steps:

  • 1. Combine crumbs, walnuts, and butter, stirring well. Firmly press crumb mixture evenly in bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate or tart pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Let cool.
  • 2. Beat cream cheese at medium speed of an electric Stir in nectar and vanilla. Spread mixture evenly over prepared crust. Cut pears lengthwise into thin slices. Arrange pear slices on cream cheese mixture. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
  • 3. Combine 1/4 cup brown sugar and ginger in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar melts. Drizzle mixture over tart. Serve immediately.

suleman Mia
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This tart is a great way to get your kids to eat fruit. My kids loved it!


md raselahmed
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This tart is gluten-free, which is great for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.


Annetta Taylor
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I'm vegan, so I made this tart with a vegan gingersnap crust. It turned out great!


ZazoyaDraws
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I'm allergic to pears, so I made this tart with apples instead. It was still delicious!


K Ivan
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This tart is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


ackeem fender
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I made this tart for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Shamim Hasan Sumon
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This tart is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


Velisiwe Ngwenya
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I'm not a baker, but this tart was easy to make and turned out great. I'm definitely making it again.


Mohd Hamza
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This tart is the perfect fall dessert. The pears and gingersnaps are a match made in heaven.


Tamara Alkhateeb
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I've made this tart several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pears.


Its Weedy
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This tart is a must-try for any pear lover. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


jolene holtzhausen
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a unique and delicious tart. I would definitely recommend it.


Kausar Serikjan
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I had some trouble getting the crust to set. I think I might have needed to bake it for a little longer.


Umair Mumair
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The tart was a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


faith uche
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This tart was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'm definitely making it again.


moon lili
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I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I loved this tart. The gingersnaps added a nice touch of spice.


Barbara Hughes
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This is the best pear tart I've ever had. The gingersnap crust is so clever and delicious.


Manzoor Ali
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I made this tart for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Hadiuzzaman Ratul
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This tart was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet pears and spicy gingersnaps was divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.