Festive French Macarons

Embark on a delightful and memorable journey into the wonderful world of French macarons with our fun and engaging workshop, specifically designed for beginners with no prior baking experience required. In this hands-on and interactive class setting, you will learn step-by-step and in detail how to achieve the perfect macaron shell, mastering the essential and critical technique of mixing and folding called macaronage. Together with our classically trained and experienced Pastry Chef instructor, who brings many years of professional baking and pastry experience, we will demystify the intricate and sometimes intimidating process of making these beloved almond meringue-based sandwich cookies that require precision. You will create a luscious and delicious French buttercream from scratch using quality ingredients and explore several delicious and interesting flavors such as classic almond, smooth vanilla, and trendy matcha.

What You Will Learn in This Comprehensive Course:

• How to make the perfect macaron shell using the critical and essential technique of macaronage, including proper mixing methods and precise folding techniques for success
• The complete step-by-step process of piping, baking, cooling, and carefully assembling macarons into beautiful, delicious, and Instagram-worthy sandwich cookies
• How to make authentic and delicious French buttercream from scratch using proper technique and experiment with classic and innovative flavors like almond, smooth vanilla, or trendy matcha
• Advanced and professional techniques for mixing, folding, and assembling these delicate and finicky meringue-based cookies with confidence, skill, and precision

Supplies and Materials Included in Your Registration

• All equipment, tools, and ingredients needed for the entire class experience are provided and included in your course registration fee

Additional Important Notes and Helpful Information

• No prior experience is required whatsoever; this class is designed to be fun, approachable, and instructive for all participants, whether you are an enthusiastic baking novice or an experienced first-time baker trying macarons
• You will work in small and collaborative groups of two to five people, sharing equipment, workspace, and ingredients with your friendly and helpful classmates
• You will have the pleasure of tasting your freshly made cookies and enjoying the delicious results of your labor at the end of class
• Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow adequate time for check-in and orientation, especially if you are part of a large group or bringing multiple guests
• Drinks and beverages are available for purchase at the venue location, but are not included in your ticket price; outside beverages are not permitted inside the classroom
• This class is open to guests who are 18 years of age or older only; we have a firm age restriction for all our baking workshops and classes