• 1/2 C. butter, softened
• 1/3 C. sugar
• 3/4 C. flour
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2/3 C. chopped macadamia nuts
  Filling/topping:
  
• 1 pkg. (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 C. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 can (15 1/4 oz) pear halves, drained
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in flour and vanilla until combined. Stir in nuts. Press into a greased 8 inch square baking pan. Bake at 350º for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Increase heat to 375º. 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 375º for 28-30 minutes. Center will be soft set and will become firmer while cooling. Cool on a wire rack for 45 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.

Store in refrigerator.

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