ROQUEFORT BUTTER AND RED PEAR TEA SANDWICHES

Roquefort Butter and Red Pear Tea Sandwiches image

Yield makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons water
1 red pear, cored and very thinly sliced
4 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
16 thin slices white bread or brioche

Steps:

Combine the lemon juice and the water in a small bowl; immerse the sliced pears until ready to use to prevent discoloration. Blot dry with paper towels before using.
In a medium bowl, gently stir the Roquefort into the butter, leaving small bits of cheese. Be careful not to overmix, or the butter will turn blue. Add the pepper.
Spread a thin layer of Roquefort butter on 2 slices of bread. Line 1 slice with pears, overlapping slightly, and top with the other bread slice. Use a serrated knife to trim the crusts and cut into 3 rectangles (about 1 × 3 inches). Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Cover with damp paper towels until ready to serve.