Dessert Classes in Chicago, IL

French macarons take a bit of finesse to get that...je ne sais quoi. Our expert pastry chef will guide you through every step of the technique as you learn and practice how to make three different, delicious varieties. You will go home with a box of your beautiful masterpieces! Menu: Chocolate Macarons with Raspberry Jam and Coffee Buttercream ...

Join us for a pastry class taught by Eataly Chicago's Scuola Chef focused on how to create an apple crostata from scratch. Guests will be led through a hands-on portion of how to make the crostata dough and how to arrange their very own apple filing in a beautiful way. During the demonstration guests will enjoy a tasting of a finished crostata paired...

Chocolate is one of the most complex and popular ingredients in the world. We will uncover its secrets and teach you the ins and outs of how to expertly work with this exotic ingredient.  Tempered Chocolate Truffles Pot de Crème Ganache, Two Ways Molten Lava Cakes with Truffle Centers Triple Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Ganache Filling...

Whether you have no experience, have taken a bartending course, or are experienced in bartending, this class is for you.  Take part in our highly interactive course where you will build and enjoy your very own creations. This 4 Hour crash course in mixology will have you entertaining your guests/ clients in no time. We will take you on a mind...

Making pies isn't as hard as you might think! Get tips from a pro on how to make tender, flaky crusts, wrap them around sweet and savory fillings, and bake them to golden perfection. Menu: Perfect Pie Dough;  Cranberry Curd Tart with Whipped Cream and Candied Orange Zest;  Individual Dutch Apple Pies;  Sweet Potato Hand Pies with...

Spend an evening making delicious desserts in this cooking class. Learn to use fresh vanilla beans and separate eggs. Recipes include mango upside down cake with vanilla bean rum butter sauce and chocolate pavé with crème anglaise. Take home a sample of double chocolate coconut macaroons and yellow cupcakes with buttercream frosting.  Alcohol...

Roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in the art of making extraordinary pastries. Using classic, French techniques we'll teach you the art and science behind creating these elegant sweet treats making them approachable for any home cook. Don't leave these desserts to professional pastry chefs; with a pro working by your side, you'll learn how...

Chef Kelly Sears presents Dinner at 7: Cold Weather Comforts (Demo) Fresh citrus, sugar-sweet root vegetables, cinnamon and pears baked in a warm dessert; winter has flavors all of its own. Each season suggests a different palate of ingredients, and different ways of preparing and serving them. Explosions of color, flavor, and texture; this is a combination...

Are you looking for something a little different to do on Valentine’s Day? Do you love pizza? Great, so do we! Come in with your favorite pizza pal for pairings of our favorite wines and craft beers. Our Master Instructor Leo (who is one of 2 Master Instructor’s in the USA) will walk you through the entire process of making pizza like a pro and...

Wine, spirits, and beer make a splash in cooking, marinating and tenderizing with their flavors intensifying each recipe. Beyond coq au vin, and boeuf bourguignon, cooking wines, liqueurs and vermouths enhance flavor in modern dishes and desserts. Wine transforms into luscious Aigre-Doux, Port paired with orange makes chicken sing and bourbon and caramel...

We love cooking with wine. And yes, sometimes we even put it in our food! When considering your next bottle of red or white, look beyond the bottom of your glass. Incorporating wine into your dishes can absolutely transform your cooking. Wine adds richness to savory dishes and adds depth to fruit or chocolate-based desserts. Take your taste buds on...

This is the night you have been waiting for… join us in celebration of our new house prosecco, Col Vetoraz Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore, DOCG and watch a Master at work! Master Istruttore Leo Spizzirri and our pizzaioli will be stretching dough and firing pizzas all evening in our oven room, for this special pizza party dinner. Bring all of...

For our Boot Camp 1 graduates who just can't get enough! In the advanced sessions, we'll go even deeper into some of the Boot Camp subjects plus introduce some new ones, including baking, shellfish and handmade pasta.  Day 1: Sweet and Savory Doughs. Learn the differences in flours, how to prepare yeast risen doughs, quick breads, pie dough,...