Choux pastry (pronounced: "shoe") is unlike anything else in the baker's repertoire — no rolling pin, no leavening agent, just a handful of pantry staples and a technique that feels like magic. It can seem intimidating at first, but once you understand the science behind it, choux becomes one of the most fun and versatile doughs you can have in…
Choux pastry (pronounced: "shoe") is unlike anything else in the baker's repertoire — no rolling pin, no leavening agent, just a handful of pantry staples and a technique that feels like magic. It can seem intimidating at first, but once you understand the science behind it, choux becomes one of the most fun and versatile doughs you can have in your toolkit. In this 3-hour hands-on class, we'll demystify choux from the ground up and get creative with fillings, toppings, and flavor combinations.
What to Expect
- Hands-on mixing and piping of choux pastry
- Assemble and taste your own cream puffs in class
- Discussion of choux science and troubleshooting common issues
- A detailed recipe packet and cream puffs to take home
- Coffee and soft drinks included; additional food and beverages available for purchase
Please let us know about any food allergies at checkout. This class includes wheat, dairy, and eggs. We are not able to accommodate gluten allergies in our flour-filled teaching kitchen.
Who This Course Is For
This class is great for beginner to intermediate bakers. Perfect for:
- Anyone curious about choux but unsure where to start
- Bakers looking to expand into classic French pastry techniques
- Home cooks who want to impress with a versatile, crowd-pleasing treat
Expert bakers may enjoy the class but will likely be familiar with most of the material.
What to Bring
- Just yourself – all ingredients and materials are provided
Recipes
- Choux Pastry
- Craquelin
- Vanilla Pastry Cream
- Chocolate Ganache
- Fruit Glaze
Meet Your Instructor
Elana Berusch is a baker and food scientist who loves to play with her food and push the boundaries of pastry. She believes that baking can and should be accessible to anyone who has the desire to learn, and strives to demystify recipes and techniques that seem intimidating. When she's not baking, Elana can be found hosting silly parties for friends, doing arts & crafts, or gardening.