Almond Pear Torte

• 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup ground almonds, toasted
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 cups thinly sliced peeled fresh pears
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds

1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, butter, sugar, almonds and nutmeg. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and extract until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust.
3. For topping, combine brown sugar and nutmeg. Add pears; toss to coat. Arrange over top. Sprinkle with almonds.
4. Bake at 350u0b0 for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/almond-pear-torte/ (may not work)