Dessert Classes in San Diego, CA

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 sour cream-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...

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...

Chocolate Truffle Workshop – Is chocolate your Spirit Animal? Does the scent and flavor of a perfect bar of chocolate brighten your day? And are you known for your undying love of a creamy, melty, rich truffle? As a true chocolate aficionado, exploring everything magical about chocolate might be a perfect way to spend an afternoon. At this...

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...

Our Cookie Dough Fudge is a favorite in our shop and one of the most popular recipes in our cookbook, Hello, Cookie dough. In this class, Kristen Tomlan, our Founder & CEO, will teach you how to make our famous cookie dough fudge from scratch. Roll up your sleeves and let’s get mixing! More Details All classes are in Eastern Time zone. The...

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...

National Cookie Dough Day is Here!! 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 flavors from our cookbook, Me Want Cookie! More Details: All classes...

Don't underestimate the importance of Germany and Eastern Europe in the wine world. The wines of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire have much in common and just as many differences.  Learn the regions, climate, grapes, complex labeling and many styles of wines from Germany, Austria, Hungary and more. We'll explore Spatburgunder, Riesling and...

Master Sommelier David Glancy helps students tackle the most challenging flights of sparkling wines, fortified wines and non-fortified dessert wines. Learn to identify the similarities and differences in each wine and discuss the major regions and styles globally. Decipher what differences are derived from grape variety, terroir, vineyard practices,...

We are huge fans of GBBS (the Great British Baking Show), so we thought it would be fun to have families join together for a healthy dose of baking fun. Each session will focus on a new desserts, with multiple ways to personalize it, so everyone has a chance to exercise their creativity! Suitable for all ages, if accompanied by an adult. Choose only...