Ready to take your chocolate skills to the next level? At Le Dolci Culinary School in Toronto, our chocolate classes take you from the fundamentals of tempering to more advanced techniques like bonbon molding, truffle making, enrobing, caramel, and more.
Whether you're brand new to working with chocolate or already have a few classes under your belt, here's what you need to know.
Is this class suitable for beginners?
Chocolate Masterclass Level 1 is a great starting point for beginners, with no previous experience needed.
Levels 2, 3, and 4 build on the fundamentals introduced in Level 1 and are designed for chocolate lovers who have already taken earlier levels. That said, if you haven't taken Level 1, you're still welcome to join!
Our chef demonstrates everything step by step and will make sure you're supported throughout the class.
How long is each class?
Level 1: 2 hours
Levels 2, 3, and 4: 3 hours each
What will I learn and make in each level?
Each level focuses on different chocolate techniques and creations.
Level 1: Chocolate Fundamentals
You'll learn the science behind tempering chocolate and create mendiants, dipped pretzels, cornflake rochers, and hazelnut dragées.
Level 2: Ganache & Truffles
You'll learn ganache ratios, create custom infusions, and practice filling, capping, and rolling truffles. You'll also make chocolate bark. You'll go home with dipped strawberries, mendiants, and two types of truffles.
Level 3: Bonbons & Meltaways
This class takes your skills further with professional bonbon molding, ganache filling, chocolate tempering, and rich chocolate meltaways.
Level 4: Enrobing, Caramel, Toffee & Orangettes
You'll learn how to cook caramel and sponge toffee from scratch before hand-dipping and enrobing your creations in tempered chocolate.
Éclairs, Choux & Cream Puff Masterclass
You'll learn how to make choux pastry from scratch, pipe éclairs and profiteroles, prepare pastry cream, and finish your creations with glossy chocolate ganache.
Do these chocolate classes contain allergens?
Yes. Allergens vary depending on the class.
Levels 1 and 4: Contain tree nuts, coconut, and sesame seeds. May contain peanuts.
Level 2: Contains tree nuts, coconut, and dairy. May contain peanuts and sesame.
Level 3: Contains dairy and coconut. May contain tree nuts, peanuts, and sesame.
Please let our team know about any allergies in advance so we can guide you accordingly.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
No! All ingredients and equipment are provided across our chocolate classes at Le Dolci Culinary School in Toronto.
Just bring yourself and your love of chocolate.
Will I get the recipes afterward?
Yes! All classes at Le Dolci Culinary School in Toronto include recipes, which are emailed to you before or after class depending on the specific class.
This means you can continue practicing your new techniques and recreate your favourite chocolate creations at home.
Not sure if this class is right for me. What should I do?
If you're ever unsure whether a class fits your skill level, you're welcome to call us before booking and chat it through with our team.
We'll help you choose the class that makes the most sense for your experience and interests.
How much will I take home?
The amount you take home varies by class and depends on the specific chocolate creations you'll be making.
Each class is designed to give you plenty of hands-on practice while leaving you with delicious creations to enjoy and share.
Is this a good gift idea?
Definitely! Our chocolate classes are popular gifts for chocolate lovers, foodies, creative people, and anyone who enjoys learning new skills.
They're also a fun way to explore something new, whether you're booking for yourself, a friend, a partner, or someone who simply loves creating with food.
Ready to get hands-on with chocolate? Explore the chocolate classes at Le Dolci Culinary School in Toronto and discover just how satisfying it is to make your own sweet creations from scratch. 🍫✨
