Roquefort Butter and Red Pear Tea Sandwiches

• 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

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

lemon, water, red pear, cheese, unsalted butter, freshly ground pepper, thin slices white bread

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roquefort-butter-and-red-pear-tea-sandwiches-392258 (may not work)