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The Art of French Pastry

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The Art of French Pastry: Introduction to Choux Dough with Chef Dee

Step into the magic of a Parisian pastry kitchen without leaving town! In this hands-on class, Chef Dee will guide you through the elegant and versatile world of pâte à choux, the foundational dough behind many iconic French pastries. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, you’ll learn to master the techniques needed to craft light, airy choux dough—from mixing ingredients to achieving the perfect consistency. Through expert instruction and step-by-step guidance, you'll create cream puffs filled with Chantilly cream and eclairs piped with luscious vanilla pastry cream.

As your confidence grows, you’ll explore the many delicious directions choux dough can take. Discover how this simple base transforms into Paris-Brest, profiteroles, savory gougères, French crullers, churros, and even choux beignets. By the end of the class, you’ll walk away with the skills to recreate an array of stunning pastries sure to wow your friends and family. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey and unlock the secrets of French pastry!

No experience is required! We provide all the equipment and ingredients, which are easy to find at local markets if you don’t already have them in your home kitchen. Our events are casual and meant to be fun and instructive, not hardcore. This class is designed to be just as enjoyable for cooking enthusiasts who want to be involved in every step as it is for first-timers who prefer to observe and assist (or just taste-test).

Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. You will be seated with your booking party, and guests in the same party will work together throughout the class by sharing ingredients and equipment. Drinks are NOT included in the ticket price but will be available for sale at the venue. Outside drinks are not allowed.

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What this class looks like
8 - 20
Group size
2.5 hours
Duration
Beginner
Class level
We provide
Tools
Any dietary restrictions
Vegetarian friendly
Nut free
Gluten free
Kosher friendly
Dairy free
Fish free
Egg free
Shellfish free
Vegan friendly
Meet your chef instructor

Born and raised in California, Chef Dee discovered a passion for baking early in life while learning cherished family recipes from her grandmother. With over a decade of experience working in bakeries, chocolatiers, and cake shops, she has honed her craft through both hands-on practice and formal training under Michelin-starred chefs specializing in Italian, French, Spanish, and Japanese cuisines. Today, Chef Dee blends traditional techniques with a creative flair to create pastries that celebrate both flavor and artistry.

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Where the class will be
Galería @ La Cosecha
1280 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
La Cosecha is a contemporary Latin American marketplace in Washington DC that celebrates centuries of heritage. As a culinary embassy, La Cosecha is designed for community and conversation with a philanthropic mission to foster business education throughout Latin America. Centrally located inside La Cosecha, our open-format kitchen and event space offers you and your guests a customizable culinary experience with unique plaza ambiance.
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Guest requirement

The nature of our classes are set up so that booking parties will work together during class, sharing both ingredients and equipment.  Drinks are available for purchase from the venue and are NOT included in the ticket price. Outside drinks are not allowed.

Cancellation policy
Reschedule request have to be made at least 48 hours before the class for groups of less than 6 people and 14 days for groups of 6 people or more. Cancellations are not permitted and tickets are non-refundable.See terms and policy.
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Caleb W.
Jun, 29th, 2025
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