Lemon Curd Mousse... Served Three Ways

My husband and I had a party a few weeks ago. We get together with three other couples every few months. We each take turns hosting and everyone brings a dish. It's a lot of fun! Usually the host couple provides the main dish and appetizers. I prepared slow-cooker BBQ ribs as well as fish tacos. Both were a hit and as I'm typing this, I'm really wishing I had some of each dish! Anyway... I also wanted to make a dessert. At Passover my sister-in-law prepared an amazing lemon curd tart. Instead of the traditional flour-based crust, she used coconut macaroons! Such a brilliant idea. So with that in mind I decided to try my hand at making mini tarts filled with a lemon curd mousse. You can find the recipe for coconut macaroons here.  Of course you can purchase the cookies as well if you're in a hurry, but they're not difficult to make.

Speaking of purchasing ready made, I found a jarred lemon curd at Whole Foods and I'm crazy for it. For this recipe, I chose to use a prepared lemon curd. If you scour Pinterest, I'm sure you can find an easy recipe for homemade lemon curd.

I like both brands, but I find the Thursday Cottage brand to have more flavor.

One thing I almost never buy ready-made: Whipped Cream. Using just a touch of sugar and real Madagascar vanilla is key!
For this recipe, little to no sugar is needed as the curd is quite sweet. Whip until firm.

2 parts whipped cream to 1 part lemon curd

Refrigerate the lemon curd mousse for 30 minutes before serving.

First Option: Fill macaroon cup with mousse and top with berries.

Second option: Top a bowl of berries with a dollop of lemon curd mousse and fresh coconut.

Third Option: Fill a bowl with the lemon curd mousse and top with fresh berries and shredded coconut.

It's an easy dessert to make and ideal for those who are gluten-free! Give it a try. Be warned... You'll want to make it often. It's sooooo delicious!

Cheers!
-Patti

PS. This would be a great dessert to take to a summer party. Easton Place Lemon Recipe Cards would be a lovely hostess gift to accompany them!

New Product Spotlight: Placemats

Spring has arrived in this part of New England as well as many areas in the US and abroad! I've been so excited for warmer days, pops of color in the garden and a change in my wardrobe. These pieces of Spring have inspired me to create the brand new line of Easton Place Paper Placemats. That's a bit of a tongue twister! In the new lineup you'll find several color combinations of Dots, bright and muted Summer Stripes, Greek Keys, Whales, and designs for your next Luau or Chinese Take-Out.

A set of placemats come in a pad format, terrific for easy storage, and are wrapped in a cello bag topped with a ribbon. They're fun for your next gathering or for everyday. Priced at $25 per 52 sheets, these placemat sets make lovely hostess gifts and are a welcome gift for a new home!

Stop by the shop today and have a look. Let me know which design is your favorite... or maybe you have more than one calling your name?

Sweet reminder: There's still a special going on in the Stamp Shop. Until May 6, receive a free ink pad of your choice with each custom rubber stamp order.

Have a lovely week.
xo
Patti

New Personalized Gifts in Store

I'm so excited to announce the recent addition to the Hostess Section of the shop: Personalized Notepads!
Each pad has over 50 sheets of paper and is backed with sturdy chipboard. The notepads arrive packaged in a clear cello. As of today there are the two designs (shown below) in the shop, but many more designs will be added over the week. Have a look! Cute and oh-so-handy! What are some of the designs you'd like to see on our newest paper lovelies? Let me know in the comments below.

Recipe Cards Sale!

I posted in last month's newsletter that custom, double-sided Recipe Cards were 25% off. This is just a reminder that the sale ends on July 31. No code is needed. Order as many sets as you like.
These are terrific hostess gifts and arrive packaged in our classic linen textured box, ready to give!

Of course, they're perfect as a gift for yourself!

xoxo

-Patti