Choux Masterclass: Eclairs and Profiteroles

Choux is a versatile pastry that can be made sweet or savory. In this three-hour class, we will be making two classic sweet creations: eclairs and profiteroles with a classic pastry cream filling and a shiny chocolate glaze topping. Each student will learn the fundamentals of choux, from correctly mixing the batter, to piping and filling. You will leave class with your own filled pastries and the knowledge needed to create countless choux pastries at home.

What we’ll make:

• Eclairs
• Profiteroles
• Crème patissiere
• Chocolate glaze

Techniques you’ll learn:

• Prepping the panade
• Tempering eggs
• Checking consistency of panade
• Filling a pastry bag
• Piping choux
• Filling choux

What you’ll leave class with:

• Your own set of choux pastries
• Recipes for sweet and savory choux pastry, creme patisserie, and chocolate glaze
• Our contact information to ask questions when recreating your recipe at home