Turn out delectable creamy custard filled tarts, or tangy tarts of glazed fruit nestled in a buttery rich pastry rolled out to fit a tart pan or free formed to suit your fancy. The choices are endless once you acquire the fundamental building blocks necessary to making all pastry.

Tarts and More is a 25-hour, 5-day program that artfully combines demonstration with hands on instruction so you can gain a real understanding of the many techniques used in baking traditional tarts. Working in the same kitchens used for our professional courses you’ll learn, the 3 basic tart dough types used for tarts and cookies, 3 varieties of custard and meringues, decorative techniques such as piping, royal icing and ganache, as well as poaching and arranging fruit for decoration.

As a result of taking Tarts and More , you will acquire the following skills:

• Knowledge of making basic tart doughs, fillings and toppings
• Familiarity with measurements, mixing methods, knife skills for slicing
• Recognition of the proper use of tools used for mixing dough and spreading fillings
• Understanding of decorative techniques for finishing tarts such as piping and arranging fruit for decoration

Schedule

At this time all classes are full to capacity. Please check back or call 1-888-324-CHEF for course updates.