Pastry Boot Camp: Modern European Desserts
- All levels
- 18 and older
- $275
- 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL
- 6 hours
May 4th
10:30am–2pm CDT
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Hands-On Cake Decorating
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Have your cake and eat it, too! Decorating a cake can seem like an intimidating task, but our expert Chopping Block pastry chef will teach you how to assemble and decorate a four-layer, six-inch vanilla celebration cake with maximum wow factor and minimal effort and tools! We'll teach you fundamental cake decorating techniques such as cake assembly, how to apply a crumb coat, and how to decorate your cake with a variety of piping tips designed to...
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- $275
- 6 hours
- A non-refundable 10% fee is applied for the operational and administrative costs incurred by TCB.
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Class Description
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What you'll learn in this pastry class:
Roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in the art of making extraordinary pastries. Using classic French techniques with a modern approach, Chopping Block Chef Erin Patsiopoulos will teach you the art and science behind creating these professional, show stopping desserts while making them approachable for any home cook. With a Baking and Pastry degree, a Master of Science in Chemistry, and years of experience as an executive pastry chef, Erin brings a wealth of knowledge to teach you the skills and techniques needed to create professional-quality pastries with maximum wow factor. Don't leave these desserts to the bakeries; with a pro working by your side, you'll learn how to master these delicacies in no time!
Be prepared to enjoy a sit-down lunch during class, and go home with a box of your desserts to share with family and friends.
Menu:
- Chocolate-Caramel Mousse Entremet (Multi-Layered Mousse Cake) with Cocoa Nib Brownie Base, Raspberry Jam and Chocolate Mirror Glaze
- Honey Panna Cotta Tart with Nutty Pastry Crust, Pomegranate Gelee and Pistachio Garnish
- Key Lime Bavarian with Spiced Pineapple, Graham Cracker Streusel and Coconut Tuile
Skills Covered in Class Include:
- Making mousses
- Assembling molded desserts
- Working with mirror glazes
- Making hot butter pastry
- Working with sheet gelatin
- Making streusel
- Preparing fruit mousses
- Working with tuile batter
- Roasting Fruit
- Presentation
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Refund Policy
A one-week notice is required for cancellation of any class. If you do not cancel by telephone at least 1 week in advance of your scheduled class, we will charge your credit card in full for the class. Please feel free to send a friend in your place if you cannot attend and it is within one week of the class as no refunds will be available. All classes also have a non-refundable, non-transferable 10% fee for the operational and administrative costs incurred by The Chopping Block. This service fee will not be refunded and cannot be transferred in the case of any cancellation.
Please note: all virtual class sales are final. All virtual students will receive a recording of the class within 48 hours of the class.
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River North, Downtown/Loop
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Ste 107
At W Kinzie St
Chicago, Illinois 60654 River North, Downtown/Loop
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Ste 107
At W Kinzie St
Chicago, Illinois 60654
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