Choux Masterclass: Eclairs, Profiteroles, and Gougères

Learn to make sweet and savory choux pastries from scratch in Boston's South End neighborhood! Choux is a versatile pastry that can be made sweet or savory. In this three-hour class, we will be making one savory choux (cheese-filled and spiced gougères) and 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 • Gougères • 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