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Decadent Desserts

Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom @ 2366 Pelham Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Decadence is right â€“ come and experience this decadence with us and create delicious entertainment! This class teaches you so many desserts that you can serve at your fancy dinner parties and family meals.  We start with: Italian-Style Chocolate  Torte Caprese Milk Chocolate Cherry SoufflĂ© with Homemade Crème Anglaise Banana Rum Crepes with Homemade Chocolate Sauce Traditional Tiramisu Note: Wear comfortable shoes.

Saturday Jun 24th, 10:30am–1pm Pacific Time

Heavenly Cupcakes

Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom @ 2366 Pelham Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064

TAKE HOME CUPCAKES -Delicious Cupcakes are all the rage for desserts and snacks! Learn to Bake, Frost and Fill Cupcakes for parties, the holidays, and just everyday eating! We teach you easy ways to vary Flavors and Fillings for the most discerning palate in your family. Receive Cupcake, Frosting and Filling Recipes similar to today’s popular bakeries. We make popular styles: Cream Cheese Frosted Red Velvet Cupcakes Chocolate...

Saturday Aug 19th, 10:30am–1pm Pacific Time

Love Dad Tire Fondant Cake

Cakery by Syd @ 2254 E Route 66, Glendora, CA 91740

We will be creating this stunning fondant cake just in time for Fathers' Day.  Learn to create life like cakes, make a plan into cake, cover a cake in fondant.  M aster the air brush to create rust, dimension, dept and texture.  If you are intimidated by the air brush this is for you.  Super friendly environment with a workshop atmosphere.  For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE.  All...

Thursday Jun 8th, 6–8:30pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$50

2 sessions

Pies and Tarts

Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom @ 2366 Pelham Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Learn how to make some delicious Pies and Tarts for any season. All pies or tarts start with a great crust!  We start with the best flaky Pie Dough and Pâte SucrĂ©e (Tart Dough) recipes and make: My Mom’s Flaky Pie Dough Pâte SucrĂ©e Tart Dough Crème Chantilly Pumpkin Pie Macadamia/Chocolate Banana Cream Tart Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie My Mom’s Crusty Dough Cherry Pie Note: Wear comfortable shoes.

Saturday Oct 7th, 10:30am–1pm Pacific Time

Master Chef Program - 12 Weeks

Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom @ 2366 Pelham Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064

If you are passionate about cooking, ready to boost your confidence in the kitchen, or thinking about a career as a professional chef, we have a program for you. My 12-Week Professional Master Chef Program will teach you all you know to succeed in today's restaurant environment. This French-based system is a comprehensive cooking program designed to teach you cooking in individual modules that build from Knife Skills, to Sauces, to Vegetables, to...

Sunday Sep 10th, 10am–1pm Pacific Time

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Virtual Cook Along: Tropical Fruit Dessert Workshop

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ Virtual Classroom

Let's take a trip to paradise in this 2-hour intensively interactive virtual cook along! We’ll celebrate the flavors of the tropics and work with fresh pineapple and passion fruit pulp in order to create approachable yet flavor packed flavors that are within reach. We’ll capture that easy, breezy tropical vacation vibe with each bite from the comfort of your own home. Menu: Passion Fruit Cupcakes with Passion Fruit Curd Filling and Coconut...

Sunday Jul 23rd, 11am–1pm Central Time

$86.25

French Macaron Step-by-Step Class

The Good Food Project @ Virtual Classroom

Beautiful, delicate, and delicious, french macarons are way beyond ordinary cookies in flavors inspired by our favorite desserts. Whether you've tried to make them before and had some challenges, or never tried to make them but just love to eat them, this is the workshop for you! In this virtual hands-on workshop, you'll make, flavor, pipe, bake, and fill a gorgeous batch of French macarons! We will discuss the ingredients that go into making...

Saturday Jun 10th, 9–10:30am Mountain Time

Chocolate Truffles

Food Craft @ Live Online

No-bake vegetarian chocolate experience Moments are best spent together with delectable sweets from an all-inclusive virtual demo of our chocolate truffle-making class. Create your own 3 varieties of truffles with no baking required and learn chocolate-making techniques the easiest way! Your Menu: Honey Figs Truffle Oreo Coconut Truffle Cinnamon Coconut Truffle What You'll Learn: Three Truffle Recipes Chocolate Making Techniques What's...

Tuesday Jun 20th, 9am–11pm Eastern Time

Summer Pie Workshop

Home Cooking New York @ Virtual Classroom

Knowing how to make a pie is a cornerstone skill. We think it is something everyone should know how to make because it is the truest culinary example of love. You don't make a pie for someone you don't care for deeply.  A pie takes time. It is a meditation on butter, flour, fruit, sugar, and temperature (the cold needed for a good crust, the hot needed for a flaky result). We'll show you everything you need to know to make a successful pie,...

Sunday Jul 16th, 1–2:30pm Eastern Time

Cookie Decorating

Food Craft @ Live Online

Freshly baked & customizable cookies to fit your occasion A shared virtual experience curated for any age, this cookie decorating class is your go-to event for any season to learn decorating techniques and have fun! Have it any theme you want, we'll have it arranged for you, just the way you like it!​ Theme January - Lunar New Year February - Valentine's Day March - St. Patrick April - Easter​ *We do not offer Gluten-Free and Vegan...

Monday Jun 26th, 9am–11pm Eastern Time

Blind Tasting Bubbles, Botrytis & Fortified Wines

San Francisco Wine School @ Online

Master Sommelier David Glancy helps students tackle the most challenging flights of sparkling wines, fortified wines and non-fortified dessert wines. Learn to identify the similarities and differences in each wine and discuss the major regions and styles globally. Decipher what differences are derived from grape variety, terroir, vineyard practices, winemaking or aging. This workshop is part of the Advanced Blind Tasting program. Requirements...

Monday Jun 12th, 10am–12:30pm Pacific Time

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Desserts

SunCafe Organic Cooking Classes @ 10820 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91604

Each plant-based cooking class starts with an overview of the health benefits of vegan & raw food. These living food classes are presented in a lively and fun demonstration format. Many students have questions about preparing raw & vegan food, so the classes are taught in this style to guide, inform and inspire while affording the time to reveal a minimum of three simple recipes every time. Each cooking class finishes with a tasting of...

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Divine Desserts

Raw Done Tastefully @ 5360 Saturn St, Los Angeles, CA 90019

Students will learn how to make desserts out of healthy ingredients. Raw desserts are ideal for anyone who loves sweets but is trying to avoid refined carbohydrates and sugars, dairy products, and unhealthful fats. Any dessert you can make cooked-pies, tarts, crisps, ice creams, cookies, cakes, and candies-you can make raw. However, your family and friends will never know these desserts are raw and healthy, since they taste as rich and sweet as...

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Thanksgiving Desserts

BLVD. Kitchen @ 13535 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Let us make your Thanksgiving easy and delicious! In this first of our three classes for the holiday, you'll join BLVD Proprietor and baker extraordinaire, Sharon Graves, to make classic desserts, including: Pecan Pie Pumpkin Cheesecake and a Cranberry Shortbread Tart. Closed Toe shoes are required. Note: For Dietary restrictions, please reach out to Coursehorse.

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Holiday Spectacular Dessert Table

Cakery by Syd @ 2254 E Route 66, Glendora, CA 91740

Just in time for the holidays, dessert table is back. We will be demonstrating making several different desserts that you can do. Then creating a spectacular table using lighting, texture, height, separation, and composition. Simply Spectacular!!!!!!! All Supplies Are Included

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Festive Holiday Desserts

BLVD. Kitchen @ 13535 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Make your Thanksgiving the best ever,  In the dessert class, you'll be making: Pumpkin Pie Bars,  Bourbon Pecan Pie, and  Cranberry Caramel Upside Down Cake. Note: Closed Toe shoes are required.

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Decadent Chocolate Desserts

BLVD. Kitchen @ 13535 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Just in time for Valentine's Day comes this celebration of chocolate desserts, with BLVD's owner and baker, Sharon Graves.  On the menu: Chocolate Almond Torte Dark Chocolate Puddings with Salted Caramel Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches Chocolate Chip Shortbread  Note: Closed Toe shoes are required.

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Summer Fruit Desserts Workshop

BLVD. Kitchen @ 13535 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Calling all bakers! Learn to transform the bounty of the Farmers Market into classic old-fashioned fruit desserts. In this workshop, BLVD Proprietor Sharon Graves (winner of the KCRW Good Food Pie Contest!), will help you make a Stone Fruit Cobbler, Mixed Berry Shortcakes, and Fresh Cherry Crisps.  Note: Closed Toe shoes are required.

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Spectacular Dessert Table

Cakery by Syd @ 2254 E Route 66, Glendora, CA 91740

Whether you are a pro or just want to create something awesome for your fiends and family, this course is for you. We will be putting together desserts that compliment each other, putting together tablescapes that are sure to please. All the way from lighting for dimension to height and textures. This is a very popular class so sign up soon to ensure your spot. All supplies are included.

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Eat Your Veggies - For Dessert

Radical Cooks @ 6875 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Looking to eat more veggies? Start with dessert! Eating your vegetables doesn't mean you have to stick to salads and savory dishes. Learn to how to give veggies a new home in the dessert course. Think cupcakes, crème brĂ»lĂ©e, pies, and more.   Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes. Aprons and recipes are provided.

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Vegan Valentine's Desserts

BLVD. Kitchen @ 13535 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Nothing says I love you more than a homemade chocolate dessert on Valentine's Day, but many traditional ingredients (like sugar and butter) are not great for our waistlines or our cardiovascular system. Chef AJ, former Executive Pastry Chef at Sante restaurant, will tech you how to satisfy your sweet tooth without using sugar, gluten and dairy. The recipes are sure to knock you socks off and you won't have to desert dessert! You will be making:...

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Best Dessert Classes in Los Angeles

When was the last time you indulged in a satisfying dessert? What if you could make your favorites and enjoy them at home whenever you want? 

People have enjoyed sweets basically forever, although they’ve gotten notably sweeter over the years. Desserts used to be mostly nuts, fruits, grains, and the like versus the sugary creations we think of today. Technically speaking, any sweets eaten after a meal are considered desserts, which leaves much room for interpretation. They can be seasonal, cultural, or simply a way to try new recipes with flavors you enjoy.

The professionals who specialize in dessert making are called pâtissiers or pastry chefs. They go through formal training and often travel all over the world to gain a wide understanding of the often delicate processes for making desserts. Even if you aren’t looking for a new career, dessert making can be a rewarding hobby. There are plenty of places to learn and enthusiasts to connect with along your dessert making journey. 

Why You Should Learn Dessert Making in Los Angeles

Are you looking for a new hobby? Or maybe a way to burn off stress from a busy day in the office? Dessert making could be just what you’re looking for. It’s one of those hobbies that feels good because it’s productive but also enjoyable. If you take in-person or online courses, there’s the potential to connect with a whole new community of fellow dessert connoisseurs. It’s never a bad idea to make a new friend, right? 

Dessert making could also give you a new way to show appreciation to family and friends. After all, baking someone’s favorite sweet treat shows that you care and you listen when they share their thoughts with you. It’s a way to give back to the people you love. 

There are many benefits to dessert making as a hobby, but there could also be the potential to create a “side hustle” if you find you love what you’re learning. Almost 40% of Americans have a side hustle, so you’d be in good company.

If you’re interested in learning about professional training and organizations in the dessert making industry, consider looking into the Pastry & Baking Arts Program at the Institute of Culinary Education, Professional Baking at Los Angeles Mission College, and the Baking Professional Program at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College. Some professional organizations that may interest you are the American Society of Baking (which offers learning opportunities of its own) and the Home Baking Association

If you like to give back to the community, you might enjoy volunteering your newly acquired dessert making skills to organizations like For Goodness Cakes. Their flagship location in Los Angeles provides cakes to kids in LA County who otherwise wouldn’t have one. Bake Back America began during the pandemic to serve first responders, essential workers, and those in need with baked goods prepared by volunteers. They’ve delivered baked goods to nursing homes, shelters, fire stations, and more.

In-Person Dessert Classes in Los Angeles

On the West Coast, there are plenty of options for dessert making, especially near Los Angeles. Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom offers Decadent Desserts in their West Los Angeles kitchen. The course includes dessert favorites such as chocolate banana cream tarts, apple pie, and pumpkin pie. A delicious dessert begins with the perfect crust, which Chef Eric will show you how to make during class.

Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom also offers Heavenly Cupcakes. This class is for people who want to learn how to bake, frost, and fill the ideal cupcake. You’ll experiment with flavors like coconut cream cake with Swiss meringue frosting and red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. Chef Eric will guide you through how to mix flavors and make flavored fillings and frostings. After class, you’ll have bakery-level recipes to experiment with when making your own heavenly cupcakes. 

A little outside the city in Glendora, Cakery by Syd hosts fun cake classes like Love Dad Fondant Tire Cake. During this class, you’ll learn how to make lifelike cakes and properly cover them with fondant. You’ll also work on airbrushing, which allows you to create texture on the smooth fondant. 

If you’re more interested in flowers, you might enjoy Gum Paste Dahlia on Ruched Fondant, also by Cakery by Syd. Working with gum paste, you’ll discover how to craft delicate, edible flower petals and paint them. The chef will also show you how to create a ruching effect in your fondant to add a little elegance to any cake you might want to decorate.

Virtual Dessert Classes 

If you can’t locate an in-person class about what you want to learn, or you’d simply rather be comfortable in your own spaces, there are plenty of virtual classes you can take. When you choose to learn online, there’s likely to be more options, you can attend from anywhere, and you won’t have to worry about being late because of traffic. 

While you may have to provide your own materials and/or equipment, virtual classes make learning accessible to many people who may not otherwise be able to attend. Looking for online dessert classes? Try searching on CourseHorse. There’s a category for cooking, and an option to filter specifically for dessert making classes. 

One fun course to consider is Candy Making: Truffles & Brittle. During class you’ll learn to craft brittle with delicious mix-ins of your choice and dark chocolate truffles. After registering, you’ll receive many primary ingredients in the mail - items like hazelnuts and cocoa powder. Some necessary supplies you’ll need to have on hand are sugar, salt, baking powder, and cookie or baking sheets. 

If you like making your desserts beautiful, you might enjoy Food Craft’s Cookie Decorating course where you’ll learn foundational cookie decorating techniques. Cinnamon sugar palmiers and chocolate glaze are also on the tasty agenda. Before class, you’ll receive your supplies, including round cookies, icing, and other ingredients you’ll need during the workshop. You’ll just need to provide scissors and paper towels. 

Private Group Dessert Classes in Los Angeles

Do you want to schedule a dessert making class as a fun event for your business or organization? Maybe you’re leading a birthday celebration or team-building exercise for your department. CourseHorse has many private group dessert making classes for Los Angeles businesses

During Candy Making: Truffles & Brittle, your group will learn the ins and outs of creating delectable dark chocolate truffles and brittle with everyone’s favorite mix-ins. The class can accommodate up to 250 people, which means there will be goodies for everyone to share and enjoy together. CourseHorse ships most of the main ingredients to each participant, but you’ll need to provide some basic baking ingredients like sugar, salt, and mixing bowls. 

The Virtual Ice Cream Making Workshop could be your organization’s next favorite activity to bond over. The chef will guide the group step-by-step on how to make traditional sweet cream ice cream. You’ll also learn the popular New York Times recipe for ginger ice cream. When you get done with the workshop, you’ll know the basics for making your own ice cream at home. 

Before the course, each participant receives an ice cream making kit shipped directly to their address.. The kit includes ginger syrup, crystallized ginger, cookies, and bags. Up to 100 people can take the class at one time, and the only ingredients participants will need to bring is their own milk or cream, sugar, and ice. 

Booking a group through CourseHorse has many benefits, including being able to customize the workshop (for a $150 fee). There are no booking fees, and you’ll receive confirmation for your group within 24 hours of signing up. 

There is a group minimum of ten people; however, if you don’t have a final headcount for your group, you can still sign up. You’ll select the minimum number of attendees, and you can update the roster when you know how many people will be there for sure. 

CourseHorse recommends using Zoom for the video platform, but it can support others like Microsoft Teams and WebEx as well.

Interested in how private groups work? Have additional questions? Reach out to CourseHorse via the contact form on their website to get answers to your questions or schedule a demo.