🍰 Description:
Step into the enchanting world of Austrian pastry tradition in this decadent, hands-on dessert experience. Guided by our pastry chef, you’ll recreate the elegant sweets that have graced Viennese coffeehouses for centuries — each one rich in history, flavor, and European charm.
You’ll master the art of crafting warm, flaky Apple Strudel, filled with spiced apples, golden raisins, and toasted breadcrumbs, served with a silky Crème Anglaise for the perfect finishing touch. Then, you’ll dive into the world of chocolate with the legendary Sacher Torte — layers of tender chocolate sponge brushed with apricot glaze and finished with a glossy dark chocolate ganache.
Next, discover the rustic beauty of the Linzer Torte, a beloved nutty tart with a spiced almond crust and a lattice of red currant jam that melts into sweet perfection. And finally, you’ll whip up delicate Viennese Whirls, buttery melt-in-your-mouth sandwich cookies filled with jam and light buttercream — the perfect nod to Austria’s love affair with elegant sweets and coffeehouse culture.
By the end of class, you’ll not only have a gorgeous collection of desserts to take home but also a deeper appreciation for Austria’s rich pastry heritage.
🧁 Menu Highlights
🍎 Warm Apple Strudel with Vanilla Crème Anglaise
Delicate layers of buttery pastry filled with spiced apples, golden raisins, and toasted breadcrumbs, served with a smooth, velvety vanilla crème anglaise.
🍫 Classic Sacher Torte with Apricot Glaze and Chocolate Ganache
A rich, elegant chocolate sponge layered with apricot preserves and finished with a glossy dark chocolate ganache.
🍓 Linzer Torte with Spiced Almond Crust and Red Currant Jam
A traditional Austrian tart featuring a nutty, spiced almond crust and sweet-tart red currant jam beneath a classic lattice top.
🍪 Viennese Whirls with Raspberry Jam and Vanilla Buttercream
Light, buttery sandwich cookies filled with raspberry jam and silky vanilla buttercream that melt delicately in your mouth.
Led by: Chef Heather McCarthy
Format: A blend of chef demonstration and hands-on participation
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