VELVET FRUIT TORTE

First layer:

1 C flour

¼ C white sugar

½ C butter

½ C chopped pecans

Second layer:

1 – 250 g pkg. cream cheese

1 egg

½ C white sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

Third layer:

1 – 398 ml can pears, drained & sliced

Cinnamon (to sprinkle)

First layer: combine the flour and sugar.  Cut in the butter until the mixture is fine crumbs.  Add pecans.  Press into an ungreased 9″ pan and bake at 350°F for 12 minutes.  Remove from oven and set aside.

Second layer: beat the cream cheese, egg, sugar and vanilla until smooth.  Spread over the first layer.

Third layer: arrange pear slices on top of the second layer.  Sprinkle with cinnamon.  Return to oven and bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes or until set.  Remove from oven and cool.