Thin Pear Tart

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Combine cream cheese and butter in a food processor.
3. 3
   Add the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and the salt, and process until combined.
4. 4
   (Dough will be sticky.)
5. 5
   On a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, with lightly floured fingers, pat dough into an even 8-inch round.
6. 6
   In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar with the lemon juice and brandy.
7. 7
   Halve pear lengthwise, and core (leave skin on).
8. 8
   Cut each half lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; transfer to lemon-juice mixture; coat well.
9. 9
   Drain slices in strainer.
10. 10
    Arrange around outer edge of dough, overlapping slightly, then arrange remaining slices in center.
11. 11
    Sprinkle tart with remaining 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar.
12. 12
    Dust pears with the cinnamon.
13. 13
    Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
14. 14
    Serve warm or at room temperature.