Tag: Dessert

Dessert Recipe: The Lemonyest Lemon of the Lemon Squares

Dessert Recipe: The Lemonyest Lemon of the Lemon Squares

Lemon Squares are delightfully tart and so enjoyably spring-y!   This lemon square recipe adds lemon zest for a bit of bite in the filling, and uses a shortbread crust to not compete with the lemon flavor, making them LEMONY Lemon Squares.    A hit…

Dessert Recipe: Raspberry Crumble Bars

Dessert Recipe: Raspberry Crumble Bars

Easy to make for a crowd, this brunch-y dessert has a smooth Raspberry filling combined with a buttery crumb topping. The brown sugar lends a warm, cozy taste and it is delicious with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top. Can be prepared…

Entertaining: Creative Ways to serve Espresso

Entertaining: Creative Ways to serve Espresso

Espresso in a Demitasse cup is the perfect end to a delicious meal or as an accompaniment to dessert or a mid-day snack or brunch. This EASY LIVING GOODS ESPRESSO CUPS AND SAUCERS SET is as durable as they are pretty and are a colorful, versatile way to serve espresso and have a saucer large enough to add a small treat.

Features we especially like:

  • The matching saucer is large enough to accommodate a sweet cookie or treat and the raised rim reduces the risk of spilling coffee
  • The handle is easy to hold and does not feel awkward in the hand
  • They are surprisingly durable
  • The mix and match colors go with most tablescapes

WAYS TO SERVE ESPRESSO TO GUESTS

  1. With a shot of syrup
  2. Italian style with a small scoop of premium ice cream
  3. With chocolate covered espresso beans on the side
With a biscotti on the side for dunking. Find our Chocolate Almond Biscotti recipe here

Have you tried Rock Candy Sticks to sweeten espresso? Guests love them!

With a rock candy swizzle stick to sweeten the drink to taste.
With a rock candy swizzle stick to sweeten the drink to taste.

 

A sweet marzipan treat with an afternoon espresso
A sweet marzipan treat with an espresso
Dark chocolate truffles with espresso are delicious!

 

What is your favorite way to serve your guests Espresso?

Dessert Recipe: Moist Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Gluten-Free & Dairy Free Options

Dessert Recipe: Moist Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Gluten-Free & Dairy Free Options

It can be difficult to entertain friends with allergies and still keep everyone happy. Cupcakes are a very popular dessert option, and these Carrot Cupcakes are not at all dry or crumbly due to one special trick in prep that can withstand the substitution of…

Dessert Recipe: Mixed Berry Fruit Tart

Dessert Recipe: Mixed Berry Fruit Tart

Few things are as tantalizing as fresh Spring and summer fruits, especially from a local farmer’s market or even picked fresh from your own garden. Make the most of summers bounty with a Mixed Berry Fruit Tart. At just nine inches in diameter and made…