Virtual Class: Beignet (French Donuts)

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...

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...

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...

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 creating one of our most popular seasonal flavors, Cookies & Cream! more details All classes are in Eastern Time zone. ...

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...

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...

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...

Learn the foundations of cake decorating and several piping techniques, including shells, stars, zig-zag and rosettes. The first ½ of this lesson will concentrate on mastering basic skills and proper technique. The second part of the class will focus on applying the skills you learned to create a professional looking textured buttercream cake. Filling,...

“Travel to the city of Love for one night….”   Add a little sugar to your love life! Whether it’s your first date or 20th anniversary, you will love making French Pastries with your sweetheart. Together you will go through Chef Simon’s recipes. Every couple takes home a dozen sweets! In an intimate atmosphere exclusively for couples,...

It’s easy to get bored with the expected choices of desserts: cake, pie, cookies. Want to learn how to make chocolate bonbon? Learn from our French Chef how to make Chocolate Truffles, Mendiants and bonbons! This is a Hands-on class and you will bring home your own creation!

“Travel to the city of Love for one night….”   Add a little sugar to your love life! Whether it’s your first date or 20th anniversary, you will love making French Pastries with your sweetheart. Together you will go through Chef Simon’s recipes. Every couple takes home a dozen sweets! In an intimate atmosphere exclusively for couples,...

“Travel to the city of Love for one night….”   Add a little sugar to your love life! Whether it’s your first date or 20th anniversary, you will love making French Pastries with your sweetheart. Together you will go through Chef Simon’s recipes. Every couple takes home a dozen sweets! In an intimate atmosphere exclusively for couples,...

The preparation of tarts, which is a delicious crust filled treat, includes dough technique, making light custard cream, and baking. You'll get a chance to learn the theory of Lemon/chocolate and/or Fruit tarts as you make your own to take home! We'll also teach you how to make madeleines which are a perfect accompaniment to your tea or coffee. Each...

Be inspired to create your own decadent desserts. Chef Simon will guide you at your own station to make these melt-in-your-mouth chocolate cakes and ice cream. We teach all levels from, "I love to eat pastries but I'm afraid to set foot in a kitchen," to "I bake everyday!" Each student can enjoy their chocolate fondant and ice cream at the end of...

Be inspired to create your own decadent desserts. Chef Simon will guide you at your own station to make these melt-in-your-mouth chocolate cakes and ice cream. We teach all levels from, "I love to eat pastries but I'm afraid to set foot in a kitchen," to "I bake everyday!" Each student can enjoy their chocolate fondant and ice cream at the end of...

Need a vessel for delicious sweet and savory fillings? Look no further than a classic pie or tart crust! In the second of five Pastry Essentials Certificate classes, brought to you by NY Cake Academy’s Baking & Pastry Fundamentals, you’ll understand the similarities in techniques for preparing, handling and baking these doughs despite their...