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Discover the sweet side of cooking with a variety of online dessert and pastry classes. Learn to create delectable treats, master professional techniques, and indulge in the satisfaction of creating your own decadent desserts.

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French Macaron Step-by-Step Class

The Good Food Project @ Virtual Classroom

Master the art of creating beautiful, delicate, and delicious French macarons inspired by your favorite desserts in this virtual hands-on workshop. Learn the secrets to perfecting these exquisite treats and become well-schooled in making them anytime you'd like. Prepare to indulge your taste buds with a different unique macaron flavor in each workshop.

(56) All levels 16 and older

Cream Puff Workshop (Virtual Cooking)

Home Cooking New York @ Virtual Classroom

Indulge in the art of French pastry-making from the comfort of your own kitchen. Learn the secrets to creating light and airy cream puffs, filled with a luscious vanilla pastry cream and finished with a decadent chocolate ganache. Elevate your baking skills with this virtual workshop.

(2011) All levels 16 and older

Pie 101

Home Cooking New York @ Virtual Classroom

Discover the art of pie-making at Home Cooking New York as you learn to create a Double-Crust Apple Pie with an All-Butter Crust. Unlock the secrets of using different fruits to fill your future pies, allowing you to create culinary delights that embody love and care.

(2011) All levels 16 and older
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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...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Cook Along: Mediterranean Vegetarian Workshop

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ Virtual Classroom

Come explore the flavors of a Mediterranean diet without the meat! In this 2-hour intensively interactive virtual class, our chef will take you on a flavor journey featuring bright and fresh produce, herbs, spices and grains to create a satisfying and healthy meal all from the comfort of your own home. Please note that this virtual class requires the use of a food processor. Menu: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Homemade Pita Chips Falafel-Bulghur...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Fall Desserts: Choose Your Level of Instruction

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make fall treats from scratch via Zoom. Menu: Maple Pot de Crème with Whipped Cream and Candied Pecans Apple Fritters with Cinnamon Sugar Skills covered in class: Making and baking custards Tempering Whipping cream Making candied nuts Preparing batter Frying Our virtual...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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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,...

(2011) All levels 16 and older
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Virtual Doughnut Making

Eve Bergazyn

If you’ve ever eaten a fresh, hot donut, you know that they are one of the most delicious pastries around. In this hands-on class, we’ll make yeast-raised and sour cream-cake donuts. Follow along with the chef from mixing the dough to cutting and frying your donuts. We’ll also glaze and sugar-coat them, literally, to enjoy at the end of the class. Materials Needed to Participate Fully: Ingredients: 1 2⁄3 cups granulated sugar 2 cups...

(447) All levels 10 and older
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Virtual Apple Pie & Apple Martini

Eve Bergazyn @ Live Online

In the 2-hour class, we’ll demystify the classic American dessert: apple pie. We’ll make and roll our all-butter pâte brisée for our double crust pie stuffed with your favorite apple variety. We’ll also make a caramel sauce for drizzling, and an apple martini to sip while you wait for your pie to finish baking after class. What we’ll cover: Making pie dough Rolling crust Lining and shaping double crust pies (the instructor will demo...

(447) All levels 16 and older
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Virtual Cook Along: French Pastries Workshop

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ Virtual Classroom

Learn how to create these awe-inspiring pastries from the comfort of your own home in this 2-hour intensively interactive virtual cook along. With our chef as your guide, you’ll learn just how approachable these impressive desserts really are. Menu: Cinnamon-Sugar Palmiers Cream Puffs with Pastry Cream and Chocolate Glaze Skills covered in class: Working with puff pastry Making pâte à choux Preparing custard Using cornstarch as...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Fresh and Fruity Frozen Treats

Teaching Table @ Virtual Cooking Class, New York, NY

Equally perfect for health conscious adults and kids who love to cook, fresh and healthy frozen treats will teach you a variety of methods for turning fresh fruit into frozen summer treats everyone will enjoy. You will have dessert in a few simple steps without turning on the oven. Win Win.  All you need is a freezer, some fruit and a blender and/or food processor. Join Teaching Table for some freezing tips just in time for summer’s bounty,...

(42) All levels 6 and older
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Fancy Chocolate Treats

Teaching Table @ Virtual Classroom

A class for chocolate lovers of all ages! Make a variety of heat wave friendly no bake treats, including a homemade, classed-up take on a peanut butter cup with allergy-friendly options. Dip ripe, sweet strawberries in chocolate and discuss the best ways to keep them fresh. Finally, you’ll get scrappy, whipping up creative variations of chocolate bark with random ingredients you probably already have, and scraping up the last bit of melted chocolate....

(42) All levels 18 and older
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Shrimp Scampi from Scratch

Teaching Table @ Virtual Classroom

Join us on National Linguine day for one of the first dishes my dad taught me to cook. Our version is loaded with butter, garlic, parsley and scallions and served with fresh handmade linguine. In less than 90 minutes from start to finish, and with just a handful of quality ingredients, you’ll make Shrimp Scampi with fresh pasta. Make pasta dough from scratch, then roll it out and cut your own linguine. You will also learn the origins and history...

(42) All levels 18 and older
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Sweet & Savory Cream Puff

The Good Food Project @ Virtual Classroom

Join us at The Good Food Project for a delicious hands-on experience where you'll learn to make and fill the best sweet & savory cream puffs. Master the art of working with pate a choux and dazzle your friends and family with these epic pastries.

(56) All levels 16 and older
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Signature Edible Cookie Dough

DŌ Cookie Dough Confections

You’re invited to join us for our next Goldbelly LIVE! event with the founder of Cookie DŌ, Kirsten Tomlan! Kristen is the mastermind behind NY’s iconic cookie dough creations, with hour-long lines wrapping along the block at the Manhattan location. With a love of baking from a very young age, cookies became a favorite creation, but one part of the baking experience was always her favorite… the dough! Despite design school and a career as...

(8) All levels 13 and older
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Cake Batter Edible Cookie Dough

DŌ Cookie Dough Confections @ Virtual Classroom

Make your childhood dreams come true by joining CEO and Founder Kristen Tomlan in creating your own safe-to-eat cookie dough in the comfort of your own kitchen! Each participant will learn the secrets and steps to making one of our most popular cookie dough flavors, Cake Batter! More details:  All classes are in Eastern Time zone. The duration of this class is 1 hour.  The week prior to class, each baker will receive a package with...

(8) All levels 13 and older
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Kid's Halloween Cookie Decorating

DŌ Cookie Dough Confections

Children get to enjoy one of their favorite treats worry-free, too! Kids can join the Cookie AcaDŌmy taught by CEO and Founder Kristen Tomlan to learn decorate their spooky Halloween cookies!  More details: All classes are in Eastern Time zone. The duration of this class is 1 hour.  Each ticket admits 1 device. The week prior to class, each baker will receive a package with ingredients, recipe sheet, and information regarding any additional...

(8) All levels 13 and older
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Apple Pie Edible Cookie Dough

DŌ Cookie Dough Confections

Make your childhood dreams come true by joining CEO and Founder Kristen Tomlan in creating your own safe-to-eat cookie dough in the comfort of your own kitchen! Each participant will learn the secrets and steps to creating one of our favorite fall flavors just in time for Thanksgiving, apple pie! More details All classes are in Eastern Time zone. The duration of this class is 1.5 hours. Each ticket admits 1 device. The week prior to...

(8) All levels 13 and older
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Holiday Mix Edible Cookie Dough class

DŌ Cookie Dough Confections

Nothing says Holiday like our new cookie dough flavor! Taught by CEO and Founder, Kristen Tomlan each participant will learn how to make our new seasonal flavor, Holiday Mix cookie dough, right in the comfort of their own kitchen! More details:  All classes are in Eastern Time zone. The duration of this class is 1 hour.  The week prior to class, each baker will receive a package with ingredients, recipe sheet, and information regarding...

(8) All levels 13 and older
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Peppermint Bark Edible Cookie Dough

DŌ Cookie Dough Confections @ Virtual Classroom

Nothing says Holiday like Peppermint Bark! Taught by CEO and Founder, Kristen Tomlan each participant will learn how to make our homemade Peppermint Bark cookie dough, right in the comfort of their own kitchen! More details:  All classes are in Eastern Time zone. The duration of this class is 1 hour.  The week prior to class, each baker will receive a package with ingredients, recipe sheet, and information regarding any additional...

(8) All levels 13 and older
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Reviews for Dessert Classes Online

Dessert Classes Online are rated 4.7 stars based on 2,824 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • French Macaron Step-by-Step Class

    Reviewed by Luis A. G. on 2/18/2024
    It was a fantastic class. Chelly was marvelous! Very, very knowledgeable and resourceful. With her help I was finally able to bake a perfect macaron. Thank you so much. Love!
  • French Macaron Step-by-Step Class

    Reviewed by Anna I. on 12/24/2023
    I love the class! The instructions were very easy to follow, and I was really amazed at how well the macarons turned out! Chelly was very attentive to what I was doing, and her advice and tips were helpful in achieving the crispy macaron shells that taste and look like real macarons, with nice feet, chewy insides, and crunchy outsides. I tried baking macarons before, but they turned out flat and hard, similar to a cookie. It is not easy to achieve the right dough consistency, which is key to successful macaron shells. Having someone on your side along the way is super helpful. Chelly helped me to understand what consistency I needed to achieve. Also, once she learned that I have a convection oven, she helped me adjust the temperature so the macarons are baked at the right speed. I highly recommend Chelly's master class to anyone who wants to try making macarons for the first time. She probably has baked thousands of macarons and taught numerous people, so she can set you up for success right away. I'm so glad to have delicious macarons for our Christmas dinner today!
  • Cream Puff Workshop (Virtual Cooking)

    Anonymous review on 12/17/2023
    Erica covered a lot of ground in 1.5 hrs and was an excellent teacher. Our cream puffs were the best I’ve ever had!
  • French Macaron Step-by-Step Class

    Reviewed by Aurora L. on 12/3/2023
    Excellent class. I learned a much simpler recipe than the one I was using. Chelly was organized and knowledgeable, she answered all our questions and gave us several options as to flavors and fillings. Highly recommended.
  • French Macaron Step-by-Step Class

    Reviewed by STACEY W. on 11/12/2023
    Instructor was very friendly and very helpful. It was my first ever Zoom experience and it was fabulous!!
  • French Macaron Step-by-Step Class

    Reviewed by Adrienne B. on 3/26/2023
    Had a great time and was really able to perfect my macaron skills. Thanks so much for the class!
  • French Macaron Step-by-Step Class

    Anonymous review on 3/5/2023
    Chelly was very helpful and offered great tips!
  • French Macaron Step-by-Step Class

    Reviewed by Lynne H. on 1/14/2023
    I learned a lot! I’m going to keep a journal when making them so I can do my best to perfect them!
  • Shrimp Scampi from Scratch

    Reviewed by Esperanza S. on 9/16/2022
    Learned some good techniques in cooking. Delicious recipe.
  • Virtual Apple Pie & Apple Martini

    Reviewed by ROGER A. on 11/25/2021
    Awesome way to spend a couple of hours. Really enjoyed it!

Discover the Best Dessert Classes Online

Most people enjoy a good dessert, whether a piece of cake, slice of pie, or a warm cookie.

The art of dessert making dates back to ancient times, although the sweets have gotten notably sweeter in modern times. 

The professionals who make desserts are called pastry chefs or pâtissiers. They complete formal training and spend a great deal of time perfecting their craft. There are also hobbyists and enthusiasts who don’t make desserts for a living but simply enjoy the process, and of course the treats that come from it. 

Desserts are classified as sweets eaten at the end of meals, with variations in each area of the world. Common desserts in the United States include ice cream, pie, cake, cookies, pastries, and pudding, although those are far from the only possibilities. For instance, residents in Latin American countries often enjoy flan.

Why You Should Learn Dessert Making Online

Dessert making is a great way to use your hands and creativity in a way that feels (and tastes) good. It can relieve the stress of a busy day and make you feel accomplished at something you enjoy doing. 

If you like serving others, dessert making is a helpful skill to learn. You could make your friends and family their favorite treats as a way to show them you’re thinking about them. It’s a thoughtful way to acknowledge how much they mean to you. 

Learning how to make desserts could be a great way to connect to a new community of like-minded people or even entrepreneurs. Because dessert making is such a big and broad industry, it’s a skill you could potentially turn into a small business or “side hustle” to bring in a little extra cash doing something you love that makes people happy. 

Virtual Dessert Classes 

Learning to make desserts virtually is completely doable. There are many ways to learn and a wide variety of online courses to choose from. This is a nice option that makes learning possible for more people, although you may have to provide your own ingredients and materials. 

If you’re curious about what online dessert classes are available, try looking on CourseHorse. There’s a whole category of cooking, and you can narrow your search down to desserts, or baking if that piques your interest.

Candy Making: Truffles & Brittle is a fun course where you’ll learn how to craft dark chocolate truffles and brittle with your favorite mix-ins. When you register for the class, you’ll receive many of the ingredients in the mail including Peanuts, dark chocolate, hazelnuts, cocoa powder, and a gift card top purchase heavy cream for the truffle-making and/or mix-ins for your brittle. You will need to provide some items you probably already have in your kitchen like sugar, bowls, and a spatula. 

Food Craft offers a Cookie Decorating course where you can learn decorating techniques to make your cookies the prettiest around. You’ll also make cinnamon sugar palmiers and chocolate glaze during class. Yum. You’ll receive a supply kit with the cookies, icing, and other items you’ll need during class. All you have to supply are scissors and paper towels.

Private Online Group Dessert Classes

Dessert making classes can be a great way to bond over something lighthearted. Do you want to schedule a dessert making class as a fun team-building event for your business or organization? Maybe you’re in charge of a larger than usual team or you have new team members. There are many private group dessert classes to choose from on CourseHorse.

Satisfy the craving for anyone’s sweet tooth with Candy Making: Truffles & Brittle. During your private session, you’ll make brittle with your favorite mix-ins and dark chocolate truffles. Up to 250 people can join, so there’s plenty of room for everyone in your group. At the end, you’ll be able to share your treats and admire everyone’s hard work. 

CourseHorse provides some of the main ingredients for the class, shipping directly to each participant’s address. You’ll still need to provide some basic ingredients like sugar and mixing equipment, though. 

If your event is in the summer, the Virtual Ice Cream Making Workshop might be an ideal way to spend time as a group. You’ll learn step by step how to make traditional sweet cream ice cream. The chef will also show you how to make ginger ice cream featured in the New York Times. After class, you’ll understand basic techniques so you can make your own ice cream at home.

The ice cream workshop can accommodate up to 100 people, and each participant receives their own ice cream making kit including the ginger flavoring, bags, and cookies. You’ll just need to have your own milk or cream, sugar, and ice on hand before class starts. 

CourseHorse is a nice company to work with when providing events for your team. For private events, you can customize your class with themes, games, or additional support for a $150 fee. You can also book without knowing the final headcount. There’s a minimum of ten participants required, but you can update the list after you schedule your event. 

You’ll receive a confirmation within 24 hours of booking, and there aren’t any booking fees. CourseHorse does recommend the Zoom video platform, but they are able to support Google Meets, Microsoft Teams, and WebEx as well. 

Have questions or want to schedule a demo to see how the events work? Visit the CourseHorse site and reach out via their contact form. 

Online vs. In-Person Dessert Classes

As with most topics, there are advantages and disadvantages to learning online. Though in-person classes offer a sense of community within your actual community, dessert making classes aren’t offered in a lot of places. Live online classes can still give you a sense of community, and you can connect with a diverse group of people from many places. 

As you’re looking for classes to take, consider how you learn best. You might be able to relax and have more fun in your home or another familiar space than you would in a group somewhere less familiar. You’ll also want to consider any distractions you might face and how you’ll manage those, for instance noisy neighbors or pets. 

You should also think about how experienced you would like your instructor to be. When you’re taking classes in-person or online, there should be a brief description of their experience and why they’re leading the class. Do they have a specific level of formal education you expect? Have they traveled and honed their skills for a certain amount of time? Choose the instructor you feel comfortable learning from. 

Can I Learn Dessert Making for Free Online?

With the growth of the internet, you can learn almost anything for free. Whether or not that’s the best option is the question. There are plenty of YouTube videos and free tutorials online you could start with to make sure you enjoy dessert making before you commit to a paid class. Ultimately, you’ll gain a better and quicker understanding when you take a course with a skilled expert.

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