Ingredients for Pear Custard Bars
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- All Purpose Flour
- Vanilla Extract
- Macadamia Nuts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- Pear Halves In Natural Juice
- Ground Cinnamon
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How to Make Pear Custard Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the flour and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Stir in the nuts (if using).
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the crust is cooling, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Beat in the sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
- Pour the custard filling evenly over the cooled crust.
- Arrange the pear slices in a single layer over the custard filling.
- In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the pears.
- Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until the custard is set and the pears are tender.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before refrigerating.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or preferably overnight) to allow the flavors to meld and the bars to firm up before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
54g
Fat
37g
Carbs
6g
