Dessert Classes in Chicago, IL

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...

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, the...

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 cooking for a family member or guest with a dietary restriction that throws your dessert plan out the window.  In this class, you will add to your repertoire of gluten free, dairy free...

Macarons are an epic, gorgeous treat – a delicate cookie that demonstrates your amazing baking skills. In this virtual hands-on workshop, you’ll make, flavor, pipe, and fill bake a gorgeous batch of French macarons. Whether you’ve tried to make them before and had some challenges or never tried to make them but just love to eat them, this is...

Ever wish you could make your own rich chocolate truffles?? Well, now you can! Let Roni-Sue show you how it’s done. She’ll show you the secret of ganache making and all the cool stuff you can do with it! Next, you’ll hand roll and finish a dozen truffles to enjoy. All the while, Roni-Sue is sharing her tips and tricks for making your own custom...

Equally perfect for health conscious adults and kids who love to cook, fresh and healthy frozen treats will teach you a variety of methods for turning fresh fruit into frozen summer treats everyone will enjoy. You will have dessert in a few simple steps without turning on the oven. Win Win.  All you need is a freezer, some fruit and a blender...

You've seen these gorgeous breads scrolling by on Instagram, and now you can unleash your own inner artist with BLVD's Bread Guru, Chef JJ Levenstein. Did we mention they are also delicious?This is a two part workshop. In the morning, we’ll make our dough and set it to rise. When we meet in the afternoon, it’ll be time to decorate our focaccia...

Esta es una buena oportunidad para aprender a hornear y decorar deliciosos y atractivos cupcakes de una manera facil. Podemos hornearlos y rellenarlos de nuestro sabor favorito, usando harinas preparadas y una decoracion basica. Esta manera es muy sencilla y practica, utilizando untensilios que son muy comunes en casa de uso constante. Estare dando...

Students will use proper ingredients to make delicious flavorful frosting, students will also get tips & secrets of decorating Cake pops, Cupcakes and Cakes.  Also learn how to color the frosting with tubing incorporating edible glitter and other cake decor. Learn the fine details of intricate edible design and cleanest way to work with...

Introducing our Essential Mixology Course – a class that will teach you a skill-set that can enrich your life! This 3-hour excursion through mixology, where you will learn everything from the essential of cocktail creations to the nuances of pairing fresh fruit and herbs with unique spirits, will have you surprising and entertaining guests and/or...

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 in this hands-on class. Menu: Perfect Pie Dough Blueberry-Lemon Hand Pies with Cream Cheese Dough Sweet Corn Quiche with Arugula, Sun-Dried Tomato and Parmesan Salad...

Not to be confused with the coconut macaroon, the macaron is a sweet meringue-based confection made with egg whites, icing sugar, and almond powder or ground almond. Characterized by a smooth, rounded top, ruffled perimeter, and flat-footed base, it is mildly moist and chewy.  The macaron is commonly filled with ganache, buttercream or jam sandwiched...