The French Bakery – Pâte à Choux Learn the basic techniques behind baking this delicious and versatile pastry with Chef Jen Tarantino Reyes. In this hands-on class, you will learn the best techniques to create perfect crispy shells, understand the science behind baking them to puffed perfection, and discuss variations to the master recipe. In addition, you will craft a smooth and creamy Vanilla Pastry Cream and learn the secret to perfect Chocolate Ganache that can be used for everything from ice cream to brownie glaze! Pâte à Choux (pronounced pat-ah-choo) is the paste-like dough used for making the crispy shells of cream puffs, eclairs and gougères. Students will learn to make a versatile choux and turn it into: Gougères – The Classic French Cheese Puff with Gruyere and Parmesan Cheese Savory Gougères – Filled with Smoked Salmon Mousse Classic Éclairs with Vanilla Pastry Cream and Chocolate Ganache Glaze
Teens at Whisk – All Star Desserts – 5 Day Camp This 5 day camp is designed for teens age 13+ MONDAY, July 31st to FRIDAY, August 4th FROM 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, EverydayIn this 5 day, hands-on camp, Pastry Chef Baylor Pascall will teach a cavalcade of desserts to please any sweet tooth. Your teen will learn the importance of combining creams, crunch and sweetness while understanding how the foundations of techniques, flavors and texture create memorable desserts and treats. They will bake their way through cream puffs, cheesecake, a layer cake and the always popular cookies and brownies. In addition they will learn all about ice cream styles and bases as they barrel they way to a festive ice cream party on Friday complete with their homemade ice cream, sauces and marshmallows.Monday – Pâte à Choux & Craquelin Cream Puffs, Eclairs, Pastry Cream and Glaze Tuesday – Cheesecake Classic Cheesecake with a Summer Berry Coulis Wednesday – Ice Cream Vanilla, Chocolate and Summer Berry Thursday – Mousse Cake Classic Layer Cake with Bavarian Mousse and Croustillant Friday – Cookies & Brownies Ice Cream party with homemade Cookies Sauces and Marshmallows. (Pignoli Macaroons, Chocolate Chunk, Snickerdoodles, Sesame Shortbread) 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.
Teens at Whisk – Pâtisserie a la Française – 5 Day Camp This series is designed for teens ages 13 and up. MONDAY, July 17th to FRIDAY, July 21st From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Everyday Mastering the art of French Pastries will set you up for a lifetime of successful baking! In this week-long session, Pastry Chef Thanh Tang will provide you with all the techniques need to turn out a boisseau of pastries. Mastery of Choux, lamination, pastry cream, ganache, piping, shortbreads are just a few of the techniques taught in this hands-on class. Each day you will sample your pastries and bring some home to share. If you love to bake, are interested in baking or simply love to eat delicious French pastries, this session is for you! We will make: Monday – Chocolate Dressed Choux and Éclairs Pâte à Choux (Choux and Eclair – Master Recipe) Crème Pâtissière (Rich Pastry Cream) Crème Chântilly (Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream) Tuesday – Croissants (part 1) Pâte à Croissant (Croissant Dough – Master Recipe) Croissant au Beurre (All Butter Croissants) Wednesday – Croissants (part 2) & Sablée Cookies Pain au Chocolat (Chocolate Croissants) Croissants au Jambon (Ham and Cheese Croissants) Sablée aux Noisette (Hazelnut Sablé Cookies) Sablée aux Chocolat (Chocolate Sablé Cookies) Thursday – Macarons au Chocolat Chocolate Macaron Shells Chocolate Ganaché Crème au Beurre (Vanilla Bean-Kissed Buttercream) Friday – Frangipané and Financiers Fruit Tart Pâte Sucrée (Sweet Tart Dough Frangipané (Almond Cream Filling) Financiers au Citron (Citrus Almond Cakes) All classes are taught by a culinary professional with 2 adult assistants. Classes are designed for students 13 and up 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 milk, flour, butter and eggs so we are unable to accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs.
Teens at Whisk – 5 Day – Pâtissèrie a la Francaise This series is designed for teens ages 13 and up. MONDAY, February 20th to FRIDAY, February 24th From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Everyday Mastering the art of French Pastries will set you up for a lifetime of successful baking! In this week-long session, Pastry Chef Thanh Tang will provide you with all the techniques need to turn out a boisseau of pastries. Mastery of Choux, lamination, pastry cream, ganache, piping, shortbreads are just a few of the techniques taught in this hands-on class. Each day you will sample your pastries and bring some home to share. If you love to bake, are interested in baking or simply love to eat delicious French pastries, this session is for you! We will make: Monday – Chocolate Dressed Choux and Éclairs Pâte à Choux (Choux and Eclair – Master Recipe) Crème Pâtissèrie (Rich Pastry Cream) Crème Chântilly (Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream) Tuesday – Croissants (part 1) Pâte à Croissant (Croissant Dough – Master Recipe) Croissant au Beurre (All Butter Croissants) Wednesday – Croissants (part 2) & Sablée Cookies Pain au Chocolat (Chocolate Croissants) Croissants au Jambon (Ham and Cheese Croissants) Sablée aux Noisette (Hazelnut Sablé Cookies) Sablée aux Chocolat (Chocolate Sablé Cookies) Thursday – Macarons au Chocolat Chocolate Macaron Shells Chocolate Ganaché Crème au Beurre (Vanilla Bean-Kissed Buttercream) Friday – Frangipané and Finaciers Fruit Tart Pâte Sucrée (Sweet Tart Dough Frangipané (Almond Cream Filling) Finaciers au Citron (Citrus Almond Cakes) All classes are taught by a culinary professional with 2 adult assistants. Classes are designed for students 13 and up 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 milk, flour, butter and eggs so we are unable to accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs.
Kids in the Kitchen – Paris Sweets – Pastries, Confections & Crepes This 5 day camp is designed for kids 8-12 years. MONDAY, July 18th – FRIDAY, July 22nd FROM 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Everyday 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 Sweet Dessert Crepes, Butter Lemon and Sugar, Whipped Cream and Strawberries, Nutella and Bananas 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. We will follow the most recent King County Covid regulations. Students will be working with flour, butter and eggs and so we cannot accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs.
Pâte à Choux – Sweet and Savory Learn the basic techniques behind baking this delicious and versatile pastry with Chef Jennifer Tarantino Reyes. In this hands-on class, you will learn the best techniques to create perfect crispy shells, understand the science behind baking them to puffed perfection, and discuss variations to the master recipe. In addition, you will craft a smooth and creamy Vanilla Pastry Cream and learn the secret to perfect Chocolate Ganache that can be used for everything from ice cream to brownie glaze! Pâte à Choux Pâte à choux (pronounced pat-ah-choo) is the paste-like dough used for making the crispy shells of cream puffs, eclairs and gougères. Students will learn to make a versatile choux and turn it into: Gougères – French Cheese Puffs Savory Puffs filled with Smoked Salmon Mousse Classic Éclairs with Vanilla Pastry Cream and Chocolate Ganache Glaze
Pâte à Choux – Sweet and Savory Learn the basic techniques behind baking this delicious and versatile pastry with Chef Jennifer Tarantino Reyes. In this hands-on class, you will learn the best techniques to create perfect crispy shells, understand the science behind baking them to puffed perfection, and discuss variations to the master recipe. In addition, you will craft a smooth and creamy Vanilla Pastry Cream and learn the secret to perfect Chocolate Ganache that can be used for everything from ice cream to brownie glaze! Pâte à Choux Pâte à choux (pronounced pat-ah-choo) is the paste-like dough used for making the crispy shells of cream puffs, eclairs and gougères. Students will learn to make a versatile choux and turn it into: Gougères – French Cheese Puffs Savory Puffs filled with Smoked Salmon Mousse Classic Éclairs with Vanilla Pastry Cream and Chocolate Ganache Glaze SAMPLE SOME HERE, AND TAKE THE REST HOME TO SHARE