Pastry – Making macarons

Have you always wondered how to make perfect macaron shells? Would you like to impress your family or friends at your next dinner party?

In this 3-hour workshop, we invite you to delve into the sweet art of pastry-making. Using a food processor, we’ll learn macaronage techniques and how to use a pastry bag. We’ll discover three ganache recipes in a variety of flavors: Madagascar vanilla; chocolate; and caramel. We’ll also take a look at the different stages involved in making a successful macaron shell.

Using a whisk and a maryse, we’ll mix, dress and discover the subtleties and stages of baking. We’ll discover all the tricks of the trade for creamy ganaches and smooth, even macaron shells! Each participant will leave with 6 macarons.

Skills required: none! This workshop is open to all gourmets and the curious.

The price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment, raw materials and lots of professional advice.

Cooking workshops are held in the kitchen of the Centre de Ressources et d’Action Communautaire de la Petite-Patrie (CRACPP), at the corner of Drolet and Bélanger. We’ll let you know the exact address once you’ve registered.

Note: remember to bring your own containers so you can leave with the products you’ve made.