Activity details

Choux Pastry: Mastering Éclairs and Cream Puffs
Get ready to whip, pipe, and glaze your way to pastry perfection in this hands-on baking class all about pâte à choux! We'll dive into the fundamentals of this versatile French dough, learning how to mix, pipe, and bake it into crisp, airy éclairs and cream puffs.

Once they’re out of the oven, the real fun begins: you’ll fill your golden shells with rich, silky pastry cream and finish them with a glossy layer of luscious chocolate ganache. Whether you’re new to baking or looking to refine your technique, this class will leave you confident in your choux skills—and with a box full of sweet showstoppers to share (or not).

Come ready to learn some pro tips and leave with treats that are très magnifique!

Recipes:

-Choux pastry
-Ganache
-Pastry Cream

What's included

This is a hands-on class; no prior experience is needed. Gluten-free and dairy-free options may be available when requested..

$99

Cancellation:

The Essex reserves the right to limit class sizes, revise any or all menus, substitute food items, cancel a class, change class time or location, and/or substitute instructors. If a class is cancelled, The Essex will contact the guests registered and arrange a credit or a refund. In case of inclement weather it is the responsibility of the guest to call for information regarding outdoor classes. Full refunds will be granted if cancellation is received 3 days or more prior to the cooking class or event. Exceptions may be made in cases of illness or flight delays. All cancellations must be made by phone: 802-878-1100. We will not accept email cancellation.

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