Pear-Pecan Tart
Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 349 calories, 3g of protein, and 18g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12. Head to the store and pick up pears, cream cheese, cornstarch, and From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 3 hours and 10 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oven to 400F. Grease and flour 12-inch pizza pan. In medium bowl, mix flour and brown sugar.
Cut in butter, using fork or pastry blender, until crumbly. Press firmly and evenly against bottom and side of pan.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until light brown; cool.
In 1-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in orange juice and water.
Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; cool.
In medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; spread on cooled crust. Arrange pears on cream cheese.
Sprinkle with pecans. Spoon orange glaze over top. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Store in refrigerator.