french dessert essentials.

Master 10 patisserie techniques and confidently whip up France's most iconic desserts.

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CONQUERING FRENCH DESSERTS, ONE TECHNIQUE AT A TIME.

France is renowned for its mouthwatering desserts, but with so many intricate techniques, making your own French pastries at home can seem daunting. Yet, mastering French dessert-making is easier than you think. The key is breaking down each recipe into individual patisserie techniques and perfecting them one by one. This course will guide you step by step through the essential skills, so whipping up the iconic desserts of France will feel fun and easy.

YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WILL LOVE YOU FOR THIS.

From crème brûlée to tarte tatin and flan pâtissier to floating islands, there’s something for everyone in this course. Once you master the foundational patisserie techniques, you'll have the confidence to embark on a delicious journey of French patisserie. Your family and friends will love you for it.

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CAN LEARNING FRENCH PATISSERIE REALLY BE EASY?

Yes! This course is designed to make learning fun and easy, even for beginners. Each lesson is divided into three simple stages: first, you'll learn the theory, then master the techniques through culinary demonstrations, and finally, put everything into practice by making a variety of desserts with step-by-step video tutorials. By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence to tackle a wide range of sweet creations you once thought were out of reach.

Assorted desserts featuring raspberries, blueberries, and cream, including a raspberry tart, a pastry with whipped cream and berries, and a layered pastry with cream and berries.

READY TO bake like a patisserie chef? GET YOUR WHISK READY.

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Learn the essential patisserie techniques used in many French desserts.

MASTER FOUNDATIONAL TECHNIQUES

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EMBARK ON A DELICIOUS JOURNEY

Get the skills to make those glorious, sweet desserts you dream about eating in France.

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Have dozens of recipes at your fingertips to delight your favorite people on any occasion.

IMPRESS FAMILY & FRIENDS

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN.

Learn 10 Essential Patisserie Techniques: Follow easy-to-understand culinary demonstrations that break down the fundamentals.

Master 10 Classic French Desserts: Step-by-step video tutorials guide you through FRANCE’S MOST BELOVED DESSERTS WITH EASE.

Dozens of Authentic Recipes: Access a variety of traditional French dessert recipes to expand your repertoire.

Hone Your Skills: Explore a range of tips and guides to perfect your dessert-making abilities.

discover these sweet skills (and much more).

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FRENCH MERINGUE

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SWEET CUSTARD

CHOUX PASTRY

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CRÊPE BATTER

CRÊPES FLAMBÉE EN AUMÔNIÈRE

TARTE NORMANDE

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TARTE TATIN

CHOUX CHANTILLY

CRÈME BRÛLÉE

INDULGE IN YOUR DESSERT ODYSSEY TODAY.

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DISCOVER THE COURSE CURRICULUM.

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All the skills you need to craft France’s most mouth watering desserts with confidence and flare.

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Meet Stéphane

Your cooking instructor.

With more than 8 years of teaching experience at the French Cooking Academy, Stéphane has cultivated extensive culinary knowledge encompassing both practical and theoretical elements of French cuisine. His accessible approach to decoding the complexities of French cuisine has attracted thousands of cooking enthusiasts worldwide, keen to learn under his guidance. Stéphane's teaching style is down-to-earth and engaging, communicating complex techniques in a way that everyone can understand.

Join us, and let’s get cooking!

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Is FRENCH DESSERT ESSENTIALS right for me?  

  • This is the perfect course for the home cook who understands the basic techniques of cooking as well as newcomers to French dessert making. The course explains patisserie techniques and recipes in a simple way that makes it easy for anyone to follow.

  • The great news is that you likely already have most of the bakeware you need to create delicious French desserts. Standard items like mixing bowls, whisks, baking trays, and spatulas are staple tools in most home kitchens. However, you may need a few specific items, like a pastry bag, piping tips or tart pan, if you don’t already have them. A complete list of essential bakeware for the course is provided to ensure you’re prepared for every recipe.

  • This course is completely self-paced so you can take as long as you like. 

  • Of course! If you find that the course is not for you within 14 days of purchase, just let us know via email and we will give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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