Through this series of classes on laminated dough --- in which butter is folded in multiple times to build a flaky, layered dough --- you'll master puff pastry, croissants, danishes and more. Make your own dough, create and bake classic shapes, and prep a wide range of international treats, both sweet and savory (and even stuffed). You'll acquire plenty of new skills, as well as lots of goodies to take home at the end of each day! Lesson 1: Puff Pastry & Quick Puff. Classic shapes for quick baking; cheese straws; spinach and cheese pinwheels; palmiers; and prepare puff pastry dough. Lesson 2: Bake Off Puff & Croissant Dough. Classic shapes for puff pastry; making dough; pithivier; savory vol-au-vent; chaussons aux pommes (apple turnovers); and prepare croissant dough. Lesson 3: Shaping Croissants & Croissant Dough, Round 2. Regular, almond and chocolate croissants; ham-and-cheese croissants; everything-spiced croissants; two-toned croissants (raspberry and chocolate); and prepare croissant/kouign-amann dough. Lesson 4: Advanced Croissant Shapes & Danish Dough. Kouign-amann; morning bun; xuixo (Spanish croissant with pastry cream); pain aux raisins; and prepare danish dough. Lesson 5: Danish Shapes & Phyllo. Bake off danish dough; apricot, blueberry and cheese braid; pinwheels, turnovers and envelopes; and baklava, tyropita (cheese pies) and spanakopita.
Five 5 Hour Lessons
Level 2
$625
You will work in teams to execute the class menu. At the end of class, participants gather to enjoy the food they have prepared. Wine is served with meals in most classes. All class menus are subject to change. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or dinner to all pastry classes.
You will work in teams to execute the class menu. At the end of class, participants gather to enjoy the food they have prepared. Wine is served with meals in most classes. All class menus are subject to change. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or dinner to all pastry classes.
New York City has some of the most famous steakhouses in the country. These classic establishments are known for a distinctive homey atmosphere and a trademark cuisine that has been pleasing diners for decades. Spend an evening learning the techniques and recipes you need to replicate your favorite steakhouse experience at home. You'll make and enjoy classic shrimp cocktail; Caesar salad; grilled New York strip with beurre Maître d'Hôtel; creamed spinach and truffled mashed potatoes.
Much more than just Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc, these two relatively recent world wine powerhouses make some of the most delicious wines available, in every category and every style. This tasting with ICE’s resident sommelier, Richard Vayda, explores the regions' no-holds-barred range of wines---from big, fruity reds to nuanced Pinot Noirs to traditionally produced sparkling wines. A look at each country’s geography, labeling, and complementing cheeses will be included. You'll explore the world’s quintessential winemaking regions in depth. Learn what makes each terroir unique, the characteristics of New and Old World vintages, and the definitive grapes and blends that make each region deserving of special attention. Along with each wine, you'll taste a selection of cheeses from that region, tastily illustrating the culinary adage: "What grows together, goes together"!
Lets go extra with Chocolate Indulgence 2, extra chocolaty, extra delicious and extra indulgent! This class teaches you to make all the components of the most chocolaty Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae! Plus we'll finish it with homemade Chantilly cream and a cherry on top. We'll make extra rich chocolate ice cream, fudgy chocolate brownies, rich, dark chocolate fudge sauce and Chantilly cream.
Ranked as America’s Best Culinary School (USAToday 2019), our roster of Chef-Instructors have run top kitchens around the globe.
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