{"product_id":"toronto-master-the-art-of-cannoli-class","title":"Master the Art of Cannoli","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us for a sweet journey to Sicily and learn the art of making traditional \u003cem\u003ecannoli\u003c\/em\u003e from scratch! This hands-on professional workshop blends authentic Italian pastry tradition with technical skill development, guiding participants through every step of the process — from preparing the dough to perfecting the final presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this immersive “monkey see, monkey do” format, you’ll work alongside the chef, learning through demonstration and hands-on practice. You’ll prepare and roll classic cannoli dough, make fresh ricotta, fry the shells to a golden crisp, and finish with professional filling and decoration techniques. The session emphasizes precision, texture, and flavor balance — essential skills for any pastry or culinary professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning outcomes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare and roll traditional cannoli dough with proper structure and texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduce fresh ricotta and balance flavor and consistency for fillings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply correct frying methods for crisp, evenly colored shells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill, decorate, and plate cannoli using professional presentation techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the workshop, you’ll have your own beautifully finished cannoli to enjoy — and the expertise to recreate this Italian classic in any kitchen setting. A perfect blend of fun, learning, and indulgence — come experience \u003cem\u003ela dolce vita\u003c\/em\u003e in every bite!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis class contains nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e and seeds and may have the following in class: coconut, almonds, hazelnuts, and sesame seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePictures are for display purposes only. Our chef will talk you through any pictures shown, but for efficiency, you will be guided by her in terms of design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease use our hashtag #ledolci and tag us @ledolci when posting your class creations on social media. We’d love to share your content with our followers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ: Pie Classes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this class suitable for beginners?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, our Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin, and Lemon Meringue pie classes are all designed for absolute beginners. Our Cannoli class uses a \"monkey see, monkey do\" format alongside the chef, so no prior pastry experience is needed there either, though it builds more technical, professional-level skill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long is the class?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our pie classes, including Cannoli, run 2 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I make this class vegan?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Apple Pie Class (both regular and Off Peak Perks versions) can be made vegan, no egg wash, no butter in the mixture, just notify our team before you arrive so we can accommodate you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Pecan, Pumpkin, and Lemon Meringue pies currently use eggs, butter, and dairy in the filling, and our Cannoli class uses egg, dairy, and lard or butter, so these aren't available in a vegan version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs there a gluten-free option?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone of our pie or cannoli classes are currently offered gluten-free. Please reach out to our team in advance if you have specific dietary needs so we can advise what's possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes any class contain nuts or other allergens?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, our Cannoli class contains nuts and may include almonds, hazelnuts, and sesame seeds. Please let us know in advance about any allergies so we can guide you accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I take my pie home baked, or do I bake it myself?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Apple, Pecan \u0026amp; Pumpkin Pie Class you'll leave with a fully assembled, unbaked 9-inch pie to bake fresh at home or freeze for later. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Cannoli, you'll leave with your cannoli fully finished, filled, decorated, and ready to enjoy right away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need to bring anything with me?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo, all ingredients and equipment are provided across every pie and cannoli class. Just bring yourself and your creativity!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill I get the recipe afterward?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, your full recipe is emailed to you before class for the pie classes, so you can recreate it at home anytime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the studio accessible?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClasses may be held in our upstairs studio, which is accessible by stairs only. If you need accommodation, please email us in advance and we'll do our best to help. Our downstairs studio is wheelchair accessible but our table heights are higher than usual for cooking purposes. Please email us in advance to discuss if we can accommodate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre these pie classes seasonal?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Pecan and Pumpkin Pie classes are especially popular around Thanksgiving, but Apple Pie, Lemon Meringue Pie, and Cannoli all run year-round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this a good gift idea?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefinitely, our classes at Le Dolci Toronto are fun, hands-on classes perfect for beginners, family outings, Italian food lovers, or as a thoughtful gift. 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