Spiced Pear & Cream Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Beat butter, cake mix and 1 egg in large bowl with mixer until crumbly.
3. 3
   Reserve 3/4 cup crumb mixture; press remaining onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
4. 4
   Bake 10 min.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and maple extract until blended.
6. 6
   Add remaining egg; mix well.
7. 7
   Spread cream cheese mixture over crust; toss pear slices with ginger.
8. 8
   Layer pear slices over cream cheese mixture; top with nuts and reserved crumb mixture.
9. 9
   Bake 45 min.
10. 10
    or until center is set and crumb topping is lightly browned.
11. 11
    Cool completely.
12. 12
    Refrigerate 30 min.
13. 13
    before cutting into bars.
14. 14
    Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar just before serving.