Pear tart with cream cheese and it is very tasty.
2 folded refrigerated unbaked pie crust (room temp)
3 pears, peeled, thinly sliced
Sprite or Ginger Ale
2 pkg 8oz cream cheese, softened
4 beaten egg whites
1 cup orange marmalade
2 tsp vanilla extract
6 tbs of pineapple juice
After peeling and slicing pears allow them to soak in soda to prevent brown spots.
Unfold one pie crust and press into the bottom of Veranda Chip and Dip platter, tart pan or onto a pizza pan. Use second crust to fill in rest of pan. Fold under 1/2 inch of crust and pinch to create a fluted edge.
With mixer beat cream cheese until smooth. Add egg whites, juice, 1/2 cup marmalade, and vanilla.
Spread cheese mixture over pie crust. Arrange pear slices on cheese. Start on the outer edge and work your way into the middle, creating a spiraling fan.
Use foil to cover and to prevent crust from burning. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes, remove foil and bake until crust is golden; about 5-10 minutes. Warm marmalade in microwave and while tart is still warm brush remaining marmalade on top and add more if needed. Enjoy!
