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“Each one of my recipes I brought back from France or developed based on what inspired me during my travels in France. I have simplified them for the home baker and welcome you online into my home for a fun experience to teach you how easy it can be to make something delicious.” — Chef Zach

option 1:

classic brown-butter French TigrÉ MINI cakes

Just $29 per device. Hosted on Zoom. Full recipe + detailed ingredient and equipment checklist sent with registration.

French tigrés are a classic and striking pastry found throughout the pâtisseries and salons du thé of Paris. They are moist, rich in almond and browned-butter flavor, and offer hits of chocolate, creating a distinct tiger-print look that makes them a stand out — your guests will never know how easy they were for you to make! Chef Zach will show you all the tips, share their history, and guide you step by step to teach you how to prepare these delectable treats perfectly from scratch. They are a great hand-held pastry for your party trays.

Menu:
Brown butter
Brown butter and almond cake
Chocolate ganache
Bonus Recipe!: French Connection Coffee

option 2:

Chocolate Ganache Workshop

Just $29 per device. Hosted on Zoom. Full recipe + detailed ingredient and equipment checklist sent with registration.

In this interactive online chocolate-making class, Chef Zach will teach you professional, yet simple methods to preparing chocolate ganaches. Under his guidance, you'll heat, stir, and cool this versatile baking ingredient to use in three gourmet truffle recipes: A milk chocolate mocha citron ganache and two dark chocolate varieties, one using a caramel ganache filling and the other, orange ganache. While working with ganaches can be challenging, Chef Zach proves that with the right approach and techniques, anyone can master this indulgent treat.

Menu:
Milk chocolate mocha citron ganache
w/ whole coffee beans and fresh lemon peel
Dark chocolate caramel ganache filling for cake layers
Dark chocolate orange ganache
Homemade truffles

OPTION 3:

BABY BLACK FOREST GÂTEAUX

Just $29 per device. Hosted on Zoom. Full recipe + detailed ingredient and equipment checklist sent with registration.

Black Forest cakes are a classic! They are known for their deep chocolate flavor yet gossamer quality. In this online class, Chef Zach will walk you step by step through a perfectly light and chocolaty sponge cake that serves as the base of these morello cherry–filled mini delights. You’ll make four at once — the perfect dessert for an intimate gathering. These are especially appealing because they bake and come together fast (Just 15 minutes baking time!)

Menu:
Perfect chocolate sponge cake
w/ Morello cherries
Lush & Tangy Chantilly cream
Almond-Cherry-Kirsch syrup

DURATION + PRICE: 75 min | $29 per device. No tax. Start times listed are US Central time.

INCLUDES: Step-by-step real-time instruction. Lots of Chef Zach’s tips for success, the complete recipe + prep checklist.

**For classes which have reached their 4-person minimum.

“Chef Zach was a wonderful instructor with advice for hobbyists and seasoned bakers alike, plus plenty of colorful anecdotes from his work and travels to spice up the class. And the food was delicious! I will definitely be using his methods and recipe in the future.” — Danielle C. (Raleigh, NC)