Eclairs, Choux Pastry & Cream Puff Masterclass
Eclairs, Choux Pastry & Cream Puff Masterclass
Choux pastry looks like kitchen magic — hollow, golden, impossibly light — and most people assume it's the kind of thing that requires years of training to get right.
It doesn't.
It requires the right instruction, a bit of patience, and someone beside you who knows exactly what the batter should look like at each stage (our Chefs!).
You'll pipe, fill, and glaze your own eclairs and cream puffs from scratch, and leave with a box that looks like it came from a Parisian patisserie's window. A perfect gift for anyone who has always wanted to try something a little extraordinary.
Join us for a 2.5 hour choux pastry and cream puff masterclass and unlock the secrets to making these delightful French pastries. Whether you're looking to hone your baking skills, impress your loved ones, or simply indulge your sweet tooth, this class promises to be a memorable and delicious experience.
In this class you will learn:
- How to prepare choux pastry and identify the key steps in perfecting your mixture
- The technique used to perfectly pipe profiteroles, éclairs, and a demonstration of the Paris Brest
- The ideal baking technique to ensure your choux has the ideal texture
- How to prepare the perfect pastry cream to fill your choux
- The secret to preparing a glossy chocolate ganache
- How to fill your choux pastry products
You will leave the class with:
- A box full of your own beautifully crafted crème puffs, ready to impress your family and friends
- An understanding of choux paste and its versatility
- The know how to recreate your pastries at home
- The recipes covered in the class: choux pastry, chocolate glaze, and crème pâtissière. These will be emailed to you at the time of booking
Pictures are for display purposes only. Our chef will talk you through design elements in any picture shown, but for efficiency you will be guided by her in terms of design.
If in doubt about your suitability for this class, please call us to discuss before you book a spot.
All ingredients and equipment is provided, you do not need to bring anything with you. Our chef will ensure that you work at a pace suitable for you.
Add one of our "Good Things Come To Those Who Bake" Aprons when booking your class to bring home one of our lovely aprons!
FAQ: Chocolate Classes
Is this class suitable for beginners?
Chocolate Masterclass Level 1 is great for beginners, no experience needed. Levels 2, 3, and 4 build on Level 1's fundamentals and are designed for chocolate lovers who've already taken the earlier level(s), so we recommend starting with Level 1 if you're new to chocolate work. If you have not taken Level 1, we still welcome you to join as our Chef does everything step by step and will make sure each level you take is a success!
How long is each class?
Level 1 is 2 hours. Levels 2, 3, and 4 are each 3 hours.
What will I learn and make in each level?
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Level 1 (Fundamentals): the science of tempering, plus mendiants, dipped pretzels, cornflake rochers, and hazelnut dragées
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Level 2 (Ganache & Truffles): ganache ratios, custom infusions, filling/capping/rolling truffles, and chocolate bark, go home with dipped strawberries, mendiants, and two types of truffles
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Level 3 (Bonbons & Meltaways): professional bonbon molding, ganache filling, tempering, and rich chocolate meltaways
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Level 4 (Enrobing, Caramel, Toffee & Orangettes): cooking caramel and sponge toffee from scratch, then hand-dipping and enrobing in tempered chocolate
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Eclairs, Choux & Cream Puff Masterclass: choux pastry from scratch, piping éclairs and profiteroles, pastry cream, and glossy chocolate ganache
Does this class contain allergens?
Yes. Levels 1 and 4 contain tree nuts, coconut, and sesame seeds, and may contain peanuts. Level 2 contains tree nuts, coconut, and dairy, and may contain peanuts and sesame. Level 3 contains dairy and coconut, and 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 every chocolate class. Just bring yourself.
Will I get the recipes afterward?
Yes all classes at Le Dolci Culinary School in Toronto come with recipes mailed to you before or after class.
Not sure if this class is right for me, what should I do?
If you're ever in doubt about whether a class fits your skill level, you're welcome to call us before booking to chat it through.
Is this a good gift idea?
Definitely, all of our chocolate classes are popular gifts for chocolate lovers and anyone who loves to learn and explore and create with food.
How much will I take home?
Amounts vary by class.
