Pear Custard Bars

In a mixing bowl , cream butter and sugar.

Beat in the flour and vanilla until combined.

Stir in the nuts.

Press into a greased 8-inch square baking pan.

Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Cool on a wire rack.

Increase oven temp to 375.

In a mixing bowl , beat cream cheese until smooth.

Add sugar , egg and vanilla.

Mix until combined.

Pour over crust.

Cut pears into 1 / 8 inch slices.

Arrange in a single layer over filling.

Combine sugar and cinnamon.

Sprinkle over pears.

Bake at 375 for 28-30 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack for 45 minutes.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.

Store in the refrigerator.

butter, sugar, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, macadamia nuts, cream cheese, egg, pear halves in natural juice, ground cinnamon