Dessert Classes in NYC, New York

This class will give you a real hands-on session in cooking and baking macaron. You will learn about the theory of the macaron and spend around 3 hours preparing and baking. Everyone will also enjoy a free macaron tasting! Note: We need 5-6 people to host the class and if this number have not been reach will have to cancel the class.&...

Enjoy the best of every season..through Pie! Our Artisan Bakers teach you the best hands on tips, tricks and home baker’s secrets for making seasonal pie fillings, flakey pie dough from scratch and oven baking essentials. Leave with delicious pies to share with family and friends!

Learn how to make pie crust by hand or with a food processor, then roll, shape, crimp, fill and bake into one of 10 house recipes available. Take home a whole pie you made yourself, plus a reusable pie tin and enough extra pie crust to bake two more pies at home. Price includes a glass of wine or any other beverage. (Must be at least 21 years old...

Learn the basics with Cake Decorating 101. You’ll learn how to properly fill and crumb coat a cake and then we’ll teach you how to pipe like a pro. We’ll cover tools and piping skills including shells, stars, zig-zags, and rosettes. At the end of the class, you will have your own 5” decorated cake to take home. Please Note: Classes will...

Tender, flaky, and buttery, oh my! Is it any wonder we can’t keep our hands off them? Let our Artisan Bakers teach you smart and simple secrets to making delicious Biscuits & Scones. Learn the best hands on techniques and tricks to making these tea-time savory & sweet treats. After the bake, enjoy in class with a variety of LPQ...

A hands-on session to learn how to make the perfect french macarons. 2 hr to 2.5 hrs preparation and baking Theory of the macaron - Almond flour based cookies filled with ganache Participants learn under the direction of one of our very own Parisian chefs Each participant will make her/his own 25 macarons! In vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio....

Learn to make French macarons to rival Ladurée.  In this fun and hands-on class, you’ll learn how to making delectable macarons from scratch. You’ll be guided step-by-step through the meringue mixing (macaronage), piping, baking, assembling and of course, the eating! Plus we’ll explore a few yummy flavor and filling variations. Macarons...

Treat yourself to sweets while learning the classic art of truffle making! We begin with a guided tasting where we serve a bit of sparkling wine as a palate cleanser and welcome drink. Highlights of this portion: discussing and showing how chocolate is made  guided tasting of cacao bean, nibs and chocolate made with the same beans tasting...

Let us teach you how to make cupcakes the Butter Lane way! We provide the equipment, ingredients and know how—you provide yourself and your friends. Great for birthday parties and showers! Our classes are casual—from the baking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step to the friend who’d rather assist (and taste) and meant to be fun and...

Do you have what it takes to be a gelato chef for a day?In this class, you’ll learn about the ancient origins of gelato making and experience the process for yourself. And, of course, you get to take home your concoction at the end of the session. Our Gelato making classes are offered to individuals and to private groups for a corporate team...

J’adore Paris! Do you? Join us as we travel to the streets of Paris and learn the techniques to make buttery hand-folded Croissants complete with layers of delicate flaky dough and beautiful picture-worthy Eclairs with a sinfully delicious pastry cream and chocolate ganache glaze. Take home a box of fresh Parisian pastries made entirely from...

Do you have what it takes to be a gelato chef for a day? In this class, you’ll learn about the ancient origins of gelato making and experience the process for yourself. And, of course, you get to take home your concoction at the end of the session. Our Gelato making classes are offered to individuals and to private groups for a corporate team...

The desserts featured in this class are both rich in flavor and culinary techniques. You'll learn how to make a foolproof flaky pie crust, beat and fold egg whites, choose the best baking chocolate, perfect whipped cream, and pipe perfect pate au choux pastry dough. Menu: Flourless Chocolate Cake Individual Fruit Pies (includes Perfect Pie Crust...

“Travel to the city of Love for one night….”   Add a little sugar to your love life! Whether it’s your first date or 20th anniversary, you will love making French Pastries with your sweetheart. Together you will go through Chef Simon’s recipes. Every couple takes home a dozen sweets! In an intimate atmosphere exclusively for couples,...

Learn this traditional French Pastry! Warm out of the oven, this classic pastry—flaky on the outside and tender and buttery on the inside—seems to melt in your mouth. Spend a few hours learning how to make, roll out, shape and bake your own croissant creations.