tea party recipes

this lemon curd is delicious, creamy and takes a bit more time.

but i think it's worth it!

Lemon Curd

beat with an electric mixer for two minutes:

1 c sugar

6 T softened butter

slowly add:

three eggs

beat one minute

mix in:

2/3 c fresh lemon juice

mixture will look curdled but will smooth out as it cooks.

cook over low heat until it looks smooth.

increase heat to medium and cook,

stirring constantly, approx. fifteen minutes, to 170 degrees.

DO NOT LET BOIL.

(oranges and limes can replace lemon)

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Devonshire Cream

1 c. heavy whipping cream

4 oz cream cheese

sugar to taste

whip cream til thickened

cream cream cheese and add to beaten cream

add sugar to taste

(sour cream can replace cream)

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 Fruit Dip

1 c whipping cream

4 oz cream cheese

sugar to taste

whip cream, cream the cream cheese, mix together

add:

1/4- 1/3 c jelly of choice and mix well

simple and dlicious!

ENJOY!

...blessedness!

ox