Instructions: Combine pears and 1/3 cup sugar in a 3 1/2-quart saucepan. Cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat 12 to 14 minutes or until pears are tender. Remove from heat. (Drain excess liquid, if necessary.)

Process pears in a blender until smooth; stir in 2 tablespoons butter and vanilla. Set aside.

Line pie shell with aluminum foil; fill with pie weights or dried beans.

Bake on lowest oven rack at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove weights and foil; bake 4 more minutes.

Combine cheese and next 3 ingredients. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter.

Spoon pear mixture into prepared piecrust; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Cover edges with aluminum foil. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

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