Herbed Sun Dried Tomato and Bacon Biscuits with Lemon Pesto Compound Butter | Bella Sun Luci

Ingredients

• 8 tbsp salted, butter, softened at room temperature
• 1 tbsp prepared basil pesto
• 1 tbsp finely chopped Bella Sun Luci Italian Julienne Sundried Tomatoes, drained
• 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
• 1 garlic clove, very finely minced
• 1 tsp chives, snipped
• 1 ½ c all purpose unbleached flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp garlic salt
• ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
• 4 oz cream cheese, cold and cubed
• 8 tbsp salted butter (1 stick), cold and cubed
• ½ c crumbled bacon, cooked
• 1 tbsp chives, snipped
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• ¼ c fresh basil, finely chopped
• ½ c shredded Italian mixed cheese, non-refrigerated type (Asiago, Romano, Parmesan mix)
• ½ c Bella Sun Luci Julienne Cut Sun Dried Tomatoes (Chef Richie recommends dry pack)
• ¼ c heavy whipping cream, plus more for brushing tops of biscuits