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Pear Pecan Toasts

• 10 ounces Roquefort cheese
• 5 tablespoons heavy cream
• 15 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
• 2 Bartlett pears, thinly sliced into wedges
• 1/3 cup pecan halves, thinly sliced crosswise

Instructions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine cheese and cream. Using a fork or wooden spoon, combine until mixture is soft enough to spread but not too runny; set aside.
2. Cut bread in half crosswise, making fingers that are about 3 by 1 1/2 inches. Transfer to a baking sheet; toast in oven until light golden on each side, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
3. Spread 1 heaping teaspoon cheese mixture on each toast. Top with a pear slice, garnish with pecan slices, and serve.
Serves 10 to 12

NOTE: These delicious, elegant hors d’oeuvres are a perfect precursor for the meal ahead.