6 ripe Bartlett pears
1 (750 ml) bottle full-bodied red wine
1/2 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 (1-inch) wide strip orange peel
3 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon brandy
1/4 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 pint strawberries, tops removed
1/4 cup sugar