Dessert Classes in Chicago, IL

If you’ve ever eaten a fresh, hot donut, you know that they are one of the most delicious pastries around. In this hands-on class, we’ll make yeast-raised and cornmeal cake donuts. Follow along with the chef from mixing the dough to cutting and frying your donuts. We’ll also glaze and sugar-coat them, literally, to enjoy at the end of the class....

We're going to make the iconic pastry - the croissant. Our chef will guide you through the entire process from folding in the butter to rolling and "turning" the dough, to shaping. This class happens in two sessions over two days. Please see the calendar below for schedule details. Total in class instruction is 3.5 hours. [First Session] We'll...

In the 2-hour class, we’ll demystify the classic American dessert: apple pie. We’ll make and roll our all-butter pâte brisée for our double crust pie stuffed with your favorite apple variety. We’ll also make a caramel sauce for drizzling, and an apple martini to sip while you wait for your pie to finish baking after class. What we’ll cover:...

Knowing how to make a pie is a cornerstone skill. We think it is something everyone should know how to make because it is the truest culinary example of love. You don't make a pie for someone you don't care for deeply.  A pie takes time. It is a meditation on butter, flour, fruit, sugar, and temperature (the cold needed for a good crust,...

Observing a specific diet, avoiding dairy or being allergic to gluten doesn't mean you have to deprive yourself of delicious dessert. Or perhaps you find yourself planning a dinner party where at least one guest has a dietary restriction that throws your dessert plan out the window. In this class, you will add to your repertoire of gluten free, dairy...

Each plant-based cooking class starts with an overview of the health benefits of vegan & raw food. These living food classes are presented in a lively and fun demonstration format. Menu: Raspberry Tart Apple Pie Oat Date Crust Chocolate Dessert Bar Many students have questions about preparing raw & vegan food, so the classes are taught...

Chocolates for Valentine’s day. This cliche is a delicious excuse for making your own chocolate treats. In this class for singles, sweethearts or families, you’ll first learn tips to tempering chocolate. We will make a variety of chocolate treats, including a homemade classed-up take on a peanut butter cup. You’ll also get scrappy, dipping dried...

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make delicious crêpes via Zoom. Menu: Chicken Cordon Bleu (Chicken, Ham and Gruyere Cheese) Crêpes Crêpes Suzette (Orange and Butter Glazed) Skills covered in class: Preparing...

Learn the secrets of making delicious, buttery croissants in this five part workshop with our Artisan Bread guru, Chef JJ Levenstein.  She'll be covering all the necessary techniques for an amazing result: making the dough, learning to fold, cutting, trimming, proofing and much more. This class will be meeting on Zoom, in five separate sessions....

Make our famous stuffed Cookie Bomb in this virtual class taught by our Founder & CEO Kristen Tomlan! Our Cookie Bomb has been featured in People, on The Chew, on Hallmark’s Home & Family and NOW in your own kitchen!  It’s our version of a cupcake - a chocolate chip cookie cup stuffed with nutella or sprinkles, topped with cookie dough...

Not sure about you, but come March, I’m pretty tired of beets, as they seem to be the only “in season” vegetable around here. Lettuce turnip your beets into creations you never thought imaginable. Join Teaching Table to beet the system of local seasonal eating with some creativity. You’ll be wondering why you never before pickled beets. ...

Nectar of the Gods Sweet white wine used to greatly outnumber dry reds among the revered wines of the world. Return to sweetness, learning about the classic dessert wines of the world, other homes, various production methods, and styles.  Discover through a guided tasting how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international...

Make your childhood dreams come true by joining CEO and Founder Kristen Tomlan in creating your own safe-to-eat cookie dough in the comfort of your own kitchen! Each participant will learn the secrets and steps to making one of our most popular seasonal cookie dough flavors, red velvet! All classes are in Eastern Time zone. The duration of...

Today, our Master Bakers will make the Mardi Gras classic, King Cake, in this special extended workshop! This class will be meeting on Zoom. We'll send you an email with the class handout with the recipes, ingredients and equipment, as well as the Zoom meeting link, at least 48 hours ahead of time. Date/Time: Saturday, February 27th Part 1: 2...

Today, our Master Bakers will tackle Shepherd's Pie in honor of St. Patrick's day! This class will be meeting on Zoom. We'll send you an email with the class handout with the recipes, ingredients and equipment, as well as the Zoom meeting link, at least 48 hours ahead of time. Difficulty level: Moderate Ages: 10 and up, with good amount of experience...