Transport yourself to the charming patisseries of Paris through this elegant and authentic French macaron baking class.
Put on your chef's aprons, pick up your mixing whisks, and let's begin baking together. In this engaging and interactive class, you will master the refined art of making these exquisite French confections that are surprisingly manageable enough to prepare successfully in your own home kitchen. Working alongside our professionally trained Pastry Chef Instructor with classical French pastry credentials, we will demystify the entire process of creating these highly coveted meringue-based sandwich cookies. Our expert Pastry Chef Instructor will conduct a detailed instructional demonstration, after which you'll receive personalized step-by-step guidance in replicating each stage of the process. These stages include preparing and whipping the meringue, executing the specialized 'macaronage' folding technique, precisely piping the batter, baking the shells to perfection, carefully assembling the cookies, and, naturally, enjoying your delicious creations. We will also explore several flavor profiles and different filling variations, such as Italian buttercream, rich ganache, and fruit preserves, to ensure your macarons stand out impressively from typical versions.
No baking experience is necessary to succeed in this class. We supply all required equipment and ingredients, which are straightforward to source at local grocery stores if you want to recreate these recipes in your own kitchen. This class accommodates both dedicated baking enthusiasts who want involvement in every single step as well as first-time bakers who prefer observing, assisting with simpler tasks, or primarily enjoying taste-testing activities.
Participants booking together will collaborate and share ingredients and equipment throughout the class duration. Please arrive 15 minutes early for the check-in process. To maintain the safety and positive experience of all class participants, we require that teenagers between 14 and 17 years of age be accompanied by a parent or guardian during our cooking sessions. These classes are intended for adult participants age 18 and older. Beverages are NOT included with your ticket price; however, participants age 21 and over are welcome to bring their own beverages (beer, wine, and champagne only).
Important notes:
- All equipment and ingredients are provided by the instructor.
Regarding dietary restrictions
- Dairy-free options available
- Gluten-free options available
- Fish-free preparation
- Shellfish-free preparation
- Vegetarian-friendly options
- Kosher-friendly options
