Crisp-Shell and Cream-Filled Dessert Classes
A crisp first bite. A smooth, creamy filling. Learn how to bring those textures together in Sur La Table’s dessert baking classes. With hands-on practice and guidance from chef instructors, you can build skills in dough-making, piping, baking and filling. Choose a menu that catches your eye, then bring a little bakery inspiration to your own kitchen.
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Start with the texture you want to learn. Explore tart baking classes for pastry crusts and fillings, or croissant baking classes for flaky layers. Choose macaron baking classes for delicate sandwich shells, meringue and piping. For light, hollow pastries ready to fill, explore choux pastry classes. Compare individual menus to find the recipes and techniques that interest you most.
Techniques depend on the menu. Marvelous Macarons covers whipping meringue, piping and baking shells, and preparing buttercream and jam fillings. French Pastry 101 teaches choux dough through sweet and savory recipes, including cream puffs. Fall Baking Workshop includes mixing, rolling and shaping tart dough, plus making chocolate ganache.
If you enjoy giving small, thoughtfully made treats, explore macaron baking classes for gift giving. When planning gifts, consider the filling’s storage needs and how far the treats will travel. Ask your instructor about chilling, packaging and serving the recipes you learn.
Review the menu, class length, format and any participation requirements in the individual listing. For an in-store class, check your preferred location and date for current booking availability. Hands-on class descriptions call for comfortable, closed-toe shoes and tied-back long hair, and note that you’ll stand and cook for much of the session.
Contact the local Cooking School before attending. Ingredients may not all appear in menu titles, and class descriptions state that recipes cannot be adjusted during class. Confirm the ingredients and whether the class is appropriate for your needs before booking.
