This could even be kept on hand – cheese, phyllo shells in the freezer and a can of pears in the cupboard.  A little butter in the milk makes cream.  

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound bleu cheese, crumbled
• 2 ripe pears – peeled, cored, and chopped small enough to fit into the phyllo shells
• 1/4 cup light cream
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 (2.1 ounce) packages mini phyllo tart shells (12 – 15 per box)

Directions:

1. If necessary, pre-bake phyllo shells according to package directions.
2. Set aside to cool.
3. Mix together blue cheese, pear, and cream.
4. Season to taste with pepper.
5. Spoon mixture into cooled shells.
6. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
7. Serve warm.

Serves:  Depends – passed, or plated

Source:  Villa Park Women’s League Gourmet