Learn how to make classic French pastries like eclairs, chouquette, and choux with a pastry chef. Get hands-on in the kitchen and enjoy tea and coffee with your freshly baked treats!
Learn how to make classic French pastries like eclairs, chouquette, and choux with a pastry chef. Get hands-on in the kitchen and enjoy tea and coffee with your freshly baked treats!
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7 Rue de Béarn - Preparing the choux pastry:
In a saucepan, heat water, butter, and salt until the butter is fully melted. Incorporate the flour and stir until the dough detaches from the sides. Move the dough to a bowl and add the eggs one by one, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition.
Piping the choux pastry:
Place the choux pastry into a…
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7 Rue de Béarn - Preparing the choux pastry:
In a saucepan, heat water, butter, and salt until the butter is fully melted. Incorporate the flour and stir until the dough detaches from the sides. Move the dough to a bowl and add the eggs one by one, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition.
Piping the choux pastry:
Place the choux pastry into a piping bag with a plain nozzle and pipe strips of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking the choux pastry:
Bake the choux pastry in a preheated oven at 200°C for approximately 20 to 25 minutes, until they are golden and crispy.
Preparing the pastry cream:
Warm the milk in a saucepan. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, flour, and cornstarch. Gradually pour the hot milk over the egg mixture while stirring continuously, then return the mixture to the saucepan and cook on low heat until the cream thickens.
Filling the éclairs:
Allow the éclairs to cool and slice them in half. Use a piping bag to fill them with chocolate, vanilla, coffee, or other pastry cream.
Creating the glaze:
Melt dark chocolate and combine it with melted butter, stirring until smooth.
Glazing the éclairs:
Dip the tops of the éclairs into the chocolate glaze.
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- Complimentary tea and coffee
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- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Join our hands-on baking session where you’ll pick up the skills to whip up three timeless French pastries: eclairs (both chocolate and vanilla), chouquette, and choux (accompanied by cheese and cream). Donning an apron and equipped with all essential culinary tools, you’ll be actively engaged in the kitchen, learning the process of crafting these…
Join our hands-on baking session where you’ll pick up the skills to whip up three timeless French pastries: eclairs (both chocolate and vanilla), chouquette, and choux (accompanied by cheese and cream). Donning an apron and equipped with all essential culinary tools, you’ll be actively engaged in the kitchen, learning the process of crafting these iconic delicacies one step at a time. To complement your freshly baked treats, we also serve tea and coffee!
During this baking adventure, you’re in the driver’s seat - from first glance at the recipe to the mouthwatering product emerging from the oven. I’ll accompany you on this journey, offering comprehensive explanations and imparting the necessary skills to ensure your success. We wrap up the session with a tasting of your scrumptious pastries and a discussion about your Parisian adventure. I’m more than happy to provide culinary tips, suggestions, and insights.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
