Pear Almond Cheesecake Torte

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425.

Step 2

Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray; set aside.

Step 3

In your mixer's bowl combine butter and sugar; beat until creamy.

Step 4

Add rum extract and almond flour; continue to mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.

Step 5

Press mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan; set aside.

Step 6

In your mixer's bowl combine cream cheese and sugar; beat until well blended.

Step 7

Add vanilla and egg; continue to mix until thoroughly incorporated and smooth.

Step 8

Using an offset spatula, spread the cream cheese mixture on top of prepared crust.

Step 9

Arrange pears in a fan-like fashion.

Step 10

In a bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over pears.

Step 11

Top with almonds.

Step 12

Bake for 10 minutes; reduce temperature to 375 and continue to bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until center is set.

Step 13

Cool completely.

Step 14

Remove rim and refrigerate for 3 hours.

Step 15

Cut and serve.