Desserts from Paris: A 5-Day French Baking Adventure at Le Dolci
Have you ever dreamed of spending a week learning how to make classic Parisian pastries — croissants, macarons, éclairs, and beautiful fruit tarts — from scratch?
At Le Dolci Culinary Classroom, that dream becomes a reality with our Desserts from Paris 5-day baking series. This hands-on masterclass is designed to immerse you in the world of French pastry with the guidance of our professional chefs — and the best part? You don’t need any baking experience to join.
This course is perfect for absolute beginners or anyone who wants to build strong pastry skills in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Over five delicious days, you’ll spend five hours in the kitchen each day (with a well-deserved lunch break!), learning classic techniques and creating beautiful desserts inspired by the bakeries of Paris.
Day 1: Classic French Tarts
We start our pastry journey with one of the foundations of French baking: the classic tart.
You’ll learn how to make buttery tart pastry from scratch and practice lining, baking, and filling your tarts like a pro. From elegant fruit tarts to rich chocolate creations, this day is all about mastering the balance between a crisp pastry shell and luscious fillings.
Day 2: Laminated Pastries
Day two is where things get wonderfully buttery.
Our chefs will guide you through the art of laminating dough, the technique that creates those beautiful flaky layers in croissants and pain au chocolat. You’ll learn how to roll, fold, and shape laminated dough while discovering the secrets behind bakery-quality pastries.
Expect flour on the counter, butter in the dough, and the incredible smell of fresh croissants baking in the oven.
Day 3: Enriched Doughs
Next, we move into the rich and indulgent world of enriched doughs. These doughs are packed with ingredients like butter, eggs, and sugar, creating breads that are soft, fluffy, and deeply flavorful.
You’ll learn how to make classic brioche and explore techniques for other enriched doughs like babka. This day is all about understanding texture, fermentation, and how to achieve that perfect golden crumb.
Day 4: Choux Pastry
Few pastries are as iconic as éclairs and cream puffs, and day four is dedicated to mastering choux pastry.
You’ll learn how to make choux dough, pipe éclairs and profiteroles, and understand how the dough transforms in the oven. Our chefs will also introduce craquelin, the crisp topping that gives choux pastries that signature bakery finish.
Of course, the best part is filling and decorating your creations once they’re baked.
Day 5: Macarons & Sweet Soufflés
We end the week with two of the most beloved French desserts: macarons and soufflés.
You’ll dive into the delicate process of macaronage as you create smooth shells with beautiful feet and a seasonal filling. Then, you’ll learn the secrets behind airy sweet soufflés — light, elegant desserts that rise beautifully when made with the right technique.
It’s the perfect sweet finale to five days of baking.
What You’ll Learn
Throughout the week, you’ll build a strong foundation in French pastry while gaining confidence in the kitchen. Key skills include:
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How to line, bake, and fill classic tart pastries
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Techniques for laminating croissant dough
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Mastering enriched doughs like brioche
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Understanding custards, including crème pâtissière, crème mousseline, and crème diplomate
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Proper methods for choux pastry and craquelin
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Working with basic to advanced doughs
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Perfecting classic French macarons — from smooth shells to perfect feet
Along the way, you’ll also learn the theory behind French pastry, helping you understand why these techniques work so you can confidently recreate them at home.
A Little Paris in Toronto
What makes this class special is the experience. The kitchen fills with the aroma of butter, sugar, and freshly baked pastry while students learn together, laugh together, and share the excitement of creating something beautiful.
By the end of the week, you’ll walk away with new skills, new recipes, and a deeper appreciation for the craft of French baking.
Ready to spend five delicious days baking your way through Paris?
Join us at Le Dolci and discover the joy of French pastry — no passport required.
