Bold Baking Academy: Classic French Desserts

Description Let me take you back to some of my earliest lessons in baking by focusing on Classic French Desserts. We’ll begin with a Charlotte Russe, making a classic sponge cake that we will use to make both a cake base and ladyfingers. You will also learn about Bavarian cream and how to make one flavored with fresh raspberries. We will put this all together into a cake so pretty you almost won’t want to cut into it…oh, but you will! Next, Mocha Macarons with a Chocolate Caramel Filling! If you have never made French macarons you might be surprised to see it as our second-level class and defin itely not the hardest thing we will learn this month. That is because they are much easier to make than their reputation would have you think! I will teach you exactly how to make a perfect macaron – luscious and intensely delicious! Finally, you will be ready to make a Classic French Croquembouche. This sweet, creamy, crunchy tower of cream puffs is traditionally made for weddings but we think it can add the perfect wow factor to any special gathering. Not only that, but they are fun to pull off and eat, and it sets the perfect tone for a lively celebration. As for the fussiness of making this – well, I will be taking you step-by-step and I promise that it is easier than it looks. By the end, you will have gained some solid experience with some basics of French baking!