We credit the classic French dessert of poires belle Hélène, spiced poached pears with chocolate sauce, as the flavor inspiration for these creamy bars.Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors of luscious cheesecake kissed with cozy notes of cinnamon and vanilla bean nestled atop roasted Bartlett pears on a chocolate cookie crust.Adorn the top with whipped cream and paper-thin slices of candied pears for an extra layer of elegance to your dessert.

Roasted Pear Cheesecake Bars Print Recipe Pin Recipe Makes 12 to 16 bars Ingredients  3 cups (410 grams) cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 36 sandwich cookies with filling), finely crushed8 tablespoons (112 grams) unsalted butter, melted and divided½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided1½ pounds (680 grams) firm fresh Bartlett pears, peeled, halved, and cored (about 4 large pears)1 cup (200 grams) plus 2 tablespoons (24 grams) granulated sugar, divided3 (8-ounce) packages (680 grams) cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons (24 grams) all-purpose flour1 tablespoon (18 grams) vanilla bean paste¾ teaspoon (1.5 grams) ground cinnamon4 large eggs (200 grams), room temperature1 cup (240 grams) sour cream, room temperatureWhipped cream and Candied Pear Slices (recipe follows), to serve InstructionsPreheat oven to 350°F (1

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