“Each one of my recipes has a story and comes from my personal experiences and work in France. They are based on simplicity and great ingredients. I love sharing them and teaching you how to be successful with them.” — Chef Zach

Use the calendars on this page to book instantly and select the theme for your class from the recipes below! You’ll receive an instant confirmation, followed by a copy of the full recipe with shopping and equipment prep sheet, and a Zoom link prior to the class — you’re all set to go! (Start times listed are US Central time.) For in-person click here.

OPTION 1:
THE brown-butter French TigrÉ MINI cake

French tigrés cakes are a classic and striking pastry found throughout the pâtisseries and salons du thé of Paris. They are moist cakes, rich in almond and browned-butter flavor and studded with pieces of fine 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 six 2 3/4-inch individual delectable hand-held cakes from scratch. They are a deliciously unique pastry to add to your recipe collection.

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

*Use the calendars on this page to select this recipe theme and book instantly online. Start times listed are US Central time.

OPTION 3:
THE BABY black forest gÂteau

Black Forest cakes are a classic — and Chef Zach’s favorite chocolate cake! They are known for their deep chocolate flavor yet gossamer quality. Chef Zach will walk you step by step through the techniques for making a perfectly light and chocolaty sponge cake that serves as the base of these 4-inch cream and cherry–filled mini delights — the perfect dessert to serve for an intimate gathering. These are especially appealing as they bake up and come together fast (Just 15 minutes baking time!)

Menu:
Perfect chocolate sponge cake
Lush & Tangy Chantilly cream
Kirschwasser syrup

*Use the calendars on this page to select this recipe theme and book instantly online.Start times listed are US Central time.

option 2:
THE FAMOUS FRENCH “MI-CUIT”

The "mi-cuit au chocolat" is a to-die-for treasure of French cuisine — the dessert that legendary French pastry chef Pierre Hermé called "the best in the world." It's chocolatey, melting, and indulgent — and amazingly easy when you know its secrets, including the best chocolate to use and how your chocolate choices changes the dessert. You'll find out all this as you make two of these together from scratch then plate and decorate them, including a bonus recipe. This is one to savor while dreaming of Paris!

Menu:
Warm and melting mi-cuit cake
Perfect Chantilly cream
Plating options for the mi-cuit

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option 4:
NEW! bite-size CHOCOLATE ROCHERs

Chocolate Rochers are synonymous with the holidays. In this class, I’ll teach you my special cake-based recipe which pays homage to the famous and adored Italian confection that are a special treat for all chocolate lovers. These are great for bite-size finger-food options on your holiday or any party tray, and my recipe will be no-stress so that you can accomplish it with ease! Your guests will love them. We’ll make both a dark chocolate and milk chocolate version.

Menu:
Rocher butter cake
Rocher milk chocolate glaze
Rocher dark chocolate glaze

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DURATION + PRICE: 1.5 hours | $109 per couple. 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 before class.

“If you want to learn all about how to cook with chocolate or just have fun with your significant other or friends this is the class for you. Chef Zach was an amazing teacher and you can feel his passion for chocolate and teaching others chocolate.” — A. Murray (Dallas, TX) FACEBOOK

“This was a gift for my birthday and I was so happy. I am a chocolate lover and Chef Zach made us comfortable and was super knowledgeable about all things chocolate.” — Tyler P. (Dallas, TX) GOOGLE