World of French patisserie

Create a range of versatile desserts that are perfect for catering, high tea, cocktail functions and cake counters or simply to enjoy with family and friends over a cup of tea or coffee. 

In this course you will be introduced to: 

• Opera Gateau: layers of light almond sponge cake, coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache 
• Vanilla Crème brulee: The rich custard base flavoured with vanilla bean with a crisp burnt sugar crust 
• Passionfruit Souffle: perfect light and fluffy dessert
• Macarons with a delicious passionfruit and a coffee ganache 

What you will learn: 

Mastering the simple macaron

• two different macaron methods, Italian and French style 
• how to make passionfruit ganache  
• how to make coffee ganache  
• innovative techniques to create stylish and modern macarons 
• piping techniques, single and dual colours 
• how to assemble your macarons with finesse incorporating fresh seasonal fruit and edible flowers. 

French Classic Patisserie

• how to make a traditional, smooth textured vanilla crème brûlée 
  
  • learn the importance of how to prepare the ingredients, considering the correct temperature & aeration 
  • learn how to cook the vanilla crème brûlée in a bain-maire to perfection, so that the dish is neither under or overcooked 
  • learn how to caramelize the top of the vanilla crème brûlée to achieve a crunchy finish 
• how to make a passion fruit soufflé  
  • learn the importance of how to prepare the ingredients and equipment 
  • learn how to prepare ramekins so that soufflés rise evenly 
  • learn how to whisk the batter so that the soufflé is perfectly aerated 
  • learn how to combine your batters without losing the aeration 
  • learn how to bake your soufflé to perfection 
• how to make classic Opera gâteau 
  • learn how to make an almond jaconde 
  • learn how to make a coffee butter cream 
  • learn how to make a chocolate ganache 
  • learn how to make a chocolate glaze 
  • learn how to glaze professionally and present your pastry items with finesse. 

Each student makes and takes home: 

• Macarons
• Opera gateau
• Vanilla crème brûlée
• Passion fruit soufflé – students enjoy their soufflés in class. 

Everything created in this class is for students to take home, all materials are included in the cost of the course. A detailed recipe book is provided as part of this course. 

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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.