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.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Prudence Chinyani
[email protected]This was the best cheesecake I have ever had! The honey-pear flavor was to die for and the crust was the perfect combination of crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Brittany Ballard
[email protected]This cheesecake was amazing! The honey-pear flavor was perfect and the crust was so flaky. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Ashaaz Abdoola
[email protected]The crust was a bit too crumbly, but the cheesecake itself was delicious. I would definitely try this recipe again with a different crust.
Mohammod Nurnobi
[email protected]The cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less honey in the filling.
Akbar MaX
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great. The honey-pear flavor was unique and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Godolias Muluneh
[email protected]This cheesecake was delicious! I loved the honey-pear flavor and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Asmin Chaudhary
[email protected]The cheesecake was good, but the crust was a bit too crumbly. I think I would try a different crust recipe next time.
Super Man
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less honey in the filling.
Wassi Ullah
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake came out perfectly. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and smooth. The honey-pear flavor was a nice touch.
Sheraz Khan5
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The honey-pear flavor was subtle but delicious. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
FAZI GamingYt
[email protected]I love honey pears, so I was excited to try this cheesecake. It did not disappoint! The cheesecake was creamy and smooth, and the honey pears added a perfect sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sajan Boss
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The honey-pear combination was unique and delicious, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.