Pear Cheesecake Tart

Cheesecake or tart - this is wonderful and easy.

For crust: combine graham crackers , almonds , cinnamon and melted butter and toss with a fork so that butter is distributed.

Press onto bottom and sides of a 12-inch springform pan.

Refrigerate until ready to use.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

For filling: beat cream cheese with sugar and cream until light and fluffy.

On lowest setting of mixer add eggs , one at a time , beating well after each addition.

Fill crust with this batter.

Cut each pear half once again in half and place decoratively over cream cheese filling.

Bake for approximately 45 minutes , or until just done.

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