Taste Bud Treat

1 cup GAY LEA Butter (unsalted), softened

1 pkg cream cheese, softened

2 tsp granulated sugar

10 mL

2 cups all-purpose flour

500 mL

1/4 tsp salt

1 mL

Filling:

1/4 cup GAY LEA Butter (unsalted), melted

50 mL

2 pears, peeled, cored and finely chopped

3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts

175 mL

1 cup crumbled blue cheese

250 mL

1 egg, lightly beaten

coarse salt

Instructions :

1 or up to

24 hours (if making ahead, let dough come to room temperature for 20 minutes before rolling).

350F (180C). Using one quarter at a time and dusting lightly with flour to prevent sticking, roll dough to 9-inch (23 cm) circle. Brush with one quarter of the melted butter. Top with one quarter of the pear, cheese and the walnuts. Cut into 12 pie wedges. Starting at outer edge, roll up each triangle toward point in centre. Place on parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Brush lightly with egg and sprinkle with salt.

20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Makes 48 appetizers.