Gourmet Pastry Course

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Embark on a delectable four day journey through the art of pastry creation with our exclusive course, meticulously crafted for aspiring pâtissiers seeking to hone their skills. From the rich elegance of Opera Cake to the delicate precision of choux pastry and the refined beauty of entremets, this hands-on experience will elevate your pastry expertise to new heights. Day 1 - Chocolate Mastery - Tempering Techniques: Achieve the perfect temper for both white and dark chocolates, ensuring a flawless finish and satisfying snap. - Fruity Ganache Creation: Craft a luscious strawberry infused ganache, balancing sweetness and acidity. - Nut Praline Demonstration: Observe the process of making a rich pistachio praline, adding a nutty depth to your confections. Day 2 - Opera Cake: - Poppy Seed Joconde: Bake a delicate almond sponge infused with poppy seeds, providing a unique texture and flavor. - Lemon Curd Ganache: Prepare a zesty ganache that harmoniously blends the richness of chocolate with the brightness of lemon. - Lemon Buttercream: Whip up a smooth and tangy lemon buttercream to complement the layers of your opera cake. Day 3 - Choux Pastry : - Choux Pastry Fundamentals: Master the art of creating light and airy choux pastry, the foundation for many classic desserts. - Craquelin Topping: Learn to make a sweet crackly topping that adds texture and visual appeal. - Pastry Cream Variations: Delve into making velvety vanilla and rich chocolate pastry creams. - Fruit Coulis Insert: Incorporate a vibrant fruit coulis to introduce a burst of flavor within your pastries. Day 4 - Entremet: - Finishing Techniques: Explore the art of mirror glazing and velvet coating to achieve a professional finish. - Coffee Sponge: Bake a moist sponge infused with aromatic coffee notes. - Coffee Sable: Craft a buttery crumbly coffee flavored sable base. - Coffee Ganache: Prepare a silky ganache that highlights the depth of coffee. - Chocolate Bavaroise: Create a creamy chocolate bavaroise offering a luxurious mouthfeel. - Whipped Ganache: Finish with a light and airy whipped ganache perfect for layering and decoration. Do you need to bring anything? We recommend bringing a reusable container; apart from that, we provide aprons, all the necessary ingredients, and equipment for the entire duration of the sessions. Join us for this immersive experience and take your pastry skills to the next level!