Roquefort toasts with peppered pears

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Ingredients

2 just-ripe pears , cored, then each cut into 8

1 tsp mild olive oil

peppercorns , crushed (we used a mix of colours)

85g roquefort

5 tbsp double or whipping cream

2 handfuls baby salad leaves

slices from sourdough bread loaf, halved and toasted just before serving

1 tsp walnut oil

2 tsp mild olive oil

1 ½ tsp wine vinegar (red or white)

½ tsp honey

Method

Heat a griddle pan until very hot, brush or toss the pears with a little oil, sprinkle with the crushed pepper, then griddle for 1-2 mins on each side until nicely striped.

Put the cheese into a mixing bowl, break it up a little with a wooden spoon, then beat it until almost smooth. Very softly whip the cream in a small bowl, then fold into the cheese and spoon into 2 small ramekins or pots.

Whisk the dressing ingredients together with some seasoning, turn the leaves in the dressing a few times to coat, then serve with the toasted sourdough, griddled pears and the cheese.