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Kids in the Kitchen – Paris Sweets: Pastries, Confections and Crepes

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This 5 day camp is designed for kids 8-12 years.

MONDAY, August 16th – FRIDAY, August 20th

FROM 10 AM -12 PM

Learning the art of French pastry making will set you up for a lifetime of successful baking! In this week-long session, Chef Lee Baker will provide you with all the techniques needed to turn out a boisseau of pastries. Each day you will sample your pastries, confections and crepes and bring the rest home to share. If you are interested in baking or simply love to eat delicious French pastries, this session is for you!

 Monday – Choux Pastry

Bubble Eclairs with Vanilla Pastry Cream and Whipped Cream

Tuesday – Little French Cakes

 Brown Butter Financiers, Chocolate Friands

Wednesday – Puff Pastry

 Palmiers, Blackberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Thursday –  Confections

Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows, Fruit Jellies

Friday – Crepes

Savory Buckwheat Galette with Ham, Gruyere Cheese and Fried Egg,

Sweet Dessert Crepes with Berries

  • All classes are taught by a Culinary Professional, with 2 assistants.
  • No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn.
  • For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed-toed shoes.
  • Students will be working with flour, butter and eggs and so we cannot accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs.