Teach participants how to create delicious and visually stunning desserts, reveal the secrets of confectionery craftsmanship, and show how simple ingredients can be transformed into culinary art.
Duration
- 6 weeks (2 classes per week, 2.5 hours each);
- 30 hours of practice in total.
Who is it for?
- Lovers of sweets and homemade baking;
- Beginner confectioners who want to master basic and advanced techniques;
- Those who want to surprise their family and friends with beautiful and delicious desserts.
Course program
Introduction to confectionery
- Basic ingredients: flour, sugar, chocolate, cream;
- Tools and equipment;
- Hygiene and storage rules for sweet products.
Basic baking
- Cakes, cupcakes, cookies;
- Proper beating, kneading, and baking;
- Controlling temperature and time.
Chocolate and caramel
- Tempering chocolate;
- Making chocolate decorations;
- Basics of working with caramel and sugar paste.
Creams and fillings
- Custard, butter, and fruit creams;
- Working with mousses and ganache;
- Fillings for pies and cakes.
Decoration and presentation
- Decorating cakes, cupcakes, and desserts;
- Using fruit, nuts, and edible flowers;
- Minimalism and impressive presentation.
Final lesson
- Creating your own dessert masterpiece;
- Personal recommendations from the instructor;
- Certificate of successful completion of the course.
Format
- In-person classes in a fully equipped kitchen with a complete set of tools;
- Online option: video lessons, homework assignments, instructor support;
- Opportunity for individual consultations on techniques and recipes.
Result
- Confident mastery of basic and advanced pastry techniques;
- The ability to create beautiful and delicious desserts at home;
- Certificate of course completion.
Course cost
- Standard in-person course: $500 for 6 weeks
- Online with video recordings and instructor support: $250
- Premium (live master classes + individual support): $700