French tarts and madeleines represent an elegant way to enjoy Gouter, the beloved traditional French afternoon refreshment ritual. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to prepare delicious homemade tarts filled with light, delicate custard cream and featuring flavors such as lemon, chocolate, or fresh seasonal fruit. You will also master the techniques for making authentic French madeleines, delightful shell-shaped cakes that are perfect accompanied by a cup of tea or coffee.
What You Will Learn:
- Complete techniques for preparing French tarts, including crafting the crust from scratch and filling it with light custard cream and various flavor combinations
- Proven methods for making French madeleines, from the initial batter preparation through perfect baking techniques and timing
- How to confidently recreate these treats at home using the provided recipes and detailed step-by-step instructions for future enjoyment
Course Format and Details:
This is a two and one half hour hands-on baking class where you will take home your freshly baked French tarts and madeleines, along with recipes you can share with family and friends. Students work in groups of 4 maximum to ensure personalized attention and instruction. The class follows a BYOB policy, so you are welcome to bring your own wine or beer (no liquor). The kitchen opens 10 minutes before the listed class time, and the class will begin promptly at the scheduled start time. Participants who arrive more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time will not be permitted to join the class and will forfeit their registration spot with no refunds or rescheduling options available. All classes and events are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
