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 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 2.5 hours. [First Session] We'll...

There’s something for everyone in this cookies and bars class: chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal-raisin cookies, decadent fudgy brownies, and brown butter-coconut-pecan-chocolate chip blondies (aka conga bars). Our chef will guide you through the entire process and give you tips on how to personalize the recipes, which are yours to keep. And if you...

We should call this class chocolate and vanilla! We’ll make a buttery yellow cake with chocolate icing and a moist chocolate cake with a fluffy white frosting. This class will introduce you to two different cake making techniques, and you’ll bake along with our chef and assemble your own layer cake and decorate cupcakes, and you’ll learn a few...

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 planning a dinner party where at least one guest has a dietary restriction that throws your dessert plan out the window. In this class, you will add to your repertoire of gluten free, dairy...

Bring the French Bistro experience to your home! Students will learn to make traditional Quiche Lorraine (Ham & Cheese or Vegetarian) and Chocolate Lava Cake. This is a great meal to impress your family and friends! - 2 ans 1/2 hour Virtual class Please Note: All classes/events are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of participants...

Wouldn’t it be great to head to the market, get a few ingredients, and be able to make something that looks like it took you days? Well, here you go. Pastry hacks for those fearful or tearful in the kitchen, staring yeast in the eye and saying “NAY”, or just loving the ease of it all. On the menu tonight: Cheesy Garlic Bubble Rolls!This class...

Join us for a virtual cooking class with Chopping Block chef Lisa Counts. Lisa will demonstrate how to prepare lemon meringue pie via a Zoom demonstration. Menu: Lemon Meringue Pie with Graham Cracker Crust​ Skills covered in class: Making cookie crumb crusts Preparing curd Whipping and brûléing egg whites Our Virtual Cooking Demonstrations,...

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...

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,...

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 more from...