Enjoy and savor authentic, traditional French pastries while successfully accommodating gluten and dairy restrictions in this interactive, engaging, and welcoming cooking class designed for all skill levels and experience backgrounds. Chef Lisa will teach you how to skillfully adapt and modify traditional French pastry techniques and time-tested recipes using thoughtful ingredient substitutions and creative cooking methods that maintain both authenticity and indulgence. You'll discover practical and effective methods for working with specialized ingredients such as almond flour, plant-based butter alternatives, and non-dairy milk options to preserve the authentic flavor, texture, mouthfeel, and quality of traditional French pastries that have been enjoyed and celebrated for generations around the world.
These carefully developed, tested, and refined recipes demonstrate conclusively that delicious, indulgent treats with wonderful flavor and satisfying texture don't require compromise or sacrifice, even when accommodating dietary restrictions or allergies. You'll learn insider techniques and professional secrets that experienced pastry chefs use to achieve the same impressive results as traditional recipes made with conventional ingredients. This comprehensive class is perfect whether you follow a gluten-free or dairy-free diet yourself, want to accommodate guests with these specific restrictions, are preparing for those with allergies, or simply wish to expand your pastry-making knowledge, skills, and culinary repertoire significantly. You'll return home with the confidence to create restaurant-quality pastries in your own kitchen.
Menu
Chocolate Financier (Gluten and Dairy Free)
Made with almond flour, gluten-free flour, eggs, sugar, and dairy-free butter, dusted with confectioner's sugar for an elegant and professional finish
Clafoutis (Gluten and Dairy Free)
Prepared using gluten-free flour, plant-based milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and fresh seasonal berries for bright flavor, appealing color, and natural sweetness
Pots de Crème (Dairy Free)
Crafted with dairy-free milk, eggs, sugar, and a touch of vanilla extract for rich depth and complex flavor that rivals traditional preparations
Note: Class requires a minimum booking of 2 or more participants. Group reservations should be made under a single name as one complete booking group to ensure smooth coordination and communication throughout the course.
