FINE CAKES
& ENTREMETS
Going to fine hotels and restaurants, you see a myriad of visually stunning sweet creations that satisfy not only your palate but your artistic mind. Textures, contours, and colours of these petits gateaux and entremets resonate with their carefully designed flavour profiles. Let us deconstruct the intricacies and go through the process with you step-by-step, so you can recreate these fine pastry here and at home.
Class fee is per person per set of materials, subject to HST.
Buddy discount available. See FAQ
INTERACTIVE DEMO INCLUDES
Relevant recipes
Demonstrations with detailed instructions by chef instructor
Opportunity to work on parts of the recipes wherever possible
All materials needed - the tools and ingredients we use in class are of top quality
HANDS-ON CLASS INCLUDES
Relevant recipes
Hands-on practice on recipes as guided by chef instructor
All materials needed - the tools and ingredients we use in class are of top quality
An apron to use during class. You are welcome to bring your own
Container for you to take away your finished product
Class listing for October to December 2018
Book any of the below classes, any time.
Paint Your Table with Desserts! (For Two)
$79/person
Difficulty level: I
Duration: 2 hours
Format: Hands-on
Minimum # of students to run: 4 (2 pairs)
Prepaid Points: 5 points/pair
Description coming soon!
French Pear Almond Tart
$99/person
Difficulty level: I
Duration: 3 hours
Format: Hands-on
Minimum # of students to run: 2
Prepaid Points: 6 points
Description coming soon!
Plating Design & Theories
$159/person
Difficulty level: I
Duration: 3 hours
Format: Hands-on
Minimum # of students to run: 2
Prepaid Points: 10 points
Description coming soon!
Gourmand Hazelnut Bar
Petits Gateaux
$99/person
Difficulty level: II
Duration: 3.5 hours
Format: Hands-on
Minimum # of students to run: 2
Prepaid Points: 6 points
Description coming soon!
Christmas Modern Bûche de Noël:
Black Sesame Blackberry
$99/person
Difficulty level: II
Duration: 3.5 hours
Format: Hands-on
Minimum # of students to run: 2
Prepaid Points: 6 points
Description coming soon! Class available starting November.
Kimchi Chocolate Gateau
$99/person
Difficulty level: II
Duration: 4 hours
Format: Hands-on
Minimum # of students to run: 2
Prepaid Points: 6 points
Description coming soon!
Purple Yam Mont Blanc Tartlet
$99/person
Difficulty level: II
Duration: 3.5 hours
Format: Hands-on
Minimum # of students to run: 2
Prepaid Points: 6 points
Through the display windows of “Mont-Blanc”, a patisserie in Tokyo, you may find the classic swirls of golden chestnuts sitting among its cousins in purple. Swirls of purple yam puree sits atop chantilly, while aromatic almond cream encased in pâte sucrée shell serves as the base. Learn to make all components of these tartlets from scratch, and bring home 4 to enjoy.
Earl Grey Fig Macaron Cake
$129/person
Difficulty level: II
Duration: 3.5 hours
Format: Hands-on
Minimum # of students to run: 2
Prepaid Points: 8 points
Description coming soon!
Orange Grapefruit Petits Gateaux
$129/person
Difficulty level: II
Duration: 3.5 hours
Format: Hands-on
Minimum # of students to run: 2
Prepaid Points: 8 points
Perfect class for citrus lovers! Super duper cute little bubbles form the shape of this petit gateau made with orange mascarpone cream over layers of grapefruit mousse and orange biscuit. Techniques combining juicy ingredients to make creams and mousses are taught. Bring home a few petits gateaux to impress.
Class available starting November.
Contemporary Éclairs
$129/person
Difficulty level: II
Duration: 4.5 hours
Format: Hands-on
Minimum # of students to run: 2
Prepaid Points: 8 points
Description coming soon!
Dark Chocolate Red Bean Terrine
in Parcel
$129/person
Difficulty level: III
Duration: 2.5 hours
Format: Hands-on
Minimum # of students to run: 2
Prepaid Points: 8 points
Description coming soon!
Mont Blanc, Chestnut Dome Cake
$129/person
Difficulty level: III
Duration: 4 hours
Format: Hands-on
Minimum # of students to run: 2
Prepaid Points: 8 points
This classic French Mont Blanc features chestnuts in its various texture – pureed and glazed – along the bavarois and meringue that forms the core of this "White Mountain". Cut it open, and you shall find these components in layers on top of a chiffon.
In this lesson, you will learn to make all these components from scratch with classic techniques, and bring home a 6” dome cake that you make!
Queen of Black Forest Entremet
$129/person
Difficulty level: III
Duration: 5 hours
Format: Hands-on
Minimum # of students to run: 2
Prepaid Points: 8 points
Formed into a ring resembling crown jewels of majestic queens, the Black Forest entremet interprets the classic flavours of light kirschwasser and airy dark chocolate in haute couture. The 7” circular entremet you will make, adorned with ornaments such as glazed mousse spheres and chocolate barks, gets its professional look from the Lady Queen silicone mold kit made in Italy by Silikomart.
Class available starting November.
Golden Pillow Durian Entremet
$159/person
Difficulty level: III
Duration: 5 hours
Format: Hands-on
Minimum # of students to run: 2
Prepaid Points: 10 points
Some says this “King of Fruits” taste like heaven and smell like hell. We say we want to make a durian pillow and sleep on it. Components of this entremet include durian bavarois, coconut creme, kalamansi sago, and ladyfingers. Simple coloured cocoa spraying will be covered.
Pierre Hermé's
Tarte Infiniment Vanille
$159/person
Difficulty level: III
Duration: 5 hours
Format: Hands-on
Minimum # of students to run: 2
Prepaid Points: 10 points
Description coming soon!