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Make a classic French tart: Chocolate Praline or Lemon Meringue!
2.5 hours
1 to 4 guests
$150
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Step 1 — Preparing the Pastry Dough
We start from scratch. Your teacher, Vanessa, will guide you through making a classic French short crust pastry (pâte sucrée) — the right texture, the right technique. You'll understand why each step matters, so you can replicate it at home with confidence.
Step 2 — Lining the Tart Shell
You'll learn how to line your tart tin properly — no shrinking, no cracking. This is one of the most underrated skills in French patisserie, and once you've got it, it changes everything.
Step 3 — Preparing the Filling
Here's where your chosen flavour comes to life. For the Chocolate & Praline tart, you'll make a hazelnut praline cream and a silky dark chocolate ganache using authentic imported French chocolate. For the Lemon Meringue tart, you'll prepare a classic French lemon cream and a glossy Italian meringue, torched to perfection.
Step 4 — Filling the Tart
With your shell baked and your filling ready, you'll bring it all together. Vanessa will show you how to layer, set, and build each component for the right texture and balance in every slice.
Step 5 — Decoration & Finishing
The final touch. You'll learn how to finish your tart the French way — clean, elegant, and beautiful. Because presentation is part of the craft.
Step 6 — Into the Box
Your finished tart is carefully packaged to take home. Ready to share ... or not. 🙂
- Chocolate & Praline Tart (Tarte Chocolat Praliné): Crisp shortcrust pastry, hazelnut praline cream, and a glossy dark chocolate ganache made with authentic imported French chocolate.
- Lemon Meringue Tart (Tarte Citron Meringuée): Crisp shortcrust pastry, silky French lemon cream, and a perfectly torched Italian meringue. Bright, elegant, and unmistakably French.
- How to make and blind-bake a perfect tart shell (shortcrust pastry)
- Your chosen filling: praline cream & chocolate ganache, or lemon cream & Italian meringue
- Finishing and presentation techniques for a professional result
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This class is not available for purchase
What you'll get
- All ingredients (premium quality, authentic French chocolate for the chocolate tart)
- Equipment provided
- Recipe card to take home
- Your finished tart to take away
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Your sweet tooth and your best smile!
Location
Frenchs Forest, NSW
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Your teacher can also travel within 20 kms of Frenchs Forest, to a venue of your choice for a private class.
Your teacher
From Engineering to the Art of French PastryHi, I am Vanessa! My journey started in a very different world working as an IT Engineer in France. While I spent my days solving complex problems, my true sanctuary was always the kitchen. Baking has been my lifelong passion and my favorite way to relax while raising my four children.When we moved to Australia four years ago, I decided to turn my passion into VLJpastry. My mission? To teach you how to achieve professional results using standard home kitchen equipment. You do not need a high tech lab to bake like a French chef!Authentic Boutique Workshops at My StudioI believe the best way to learn is by doing. That is why I host small, intimate groups of 1 to 4 people in my cozy Frenchs Forest kitchen. This ensures you get my full attention and a truly personalized experience.I do not just do demonstrations; I offer a full hands on experience where you will do everything from A to Z. We always take a break in the middle for a tasting session, allowing us to relax and enjoy the moment de détente together. It is not just a class; it is a connection.Team Building, Parties and French ImmersionBuilding on this intimate experience, I also offer boutique Team Building sessions and private events. Baking together is a fantastic way to foster communication and creativity within a team all while having fun! I can host these at my studio or travel to your office or home kitchen for birthdays and corporate gatherings.For those looking for a cultural twist, I also provide a total French immersion. Having hosted several groups wanting a day in Paris vibe, I can conduct the entire workshop in French. It is a wonderful way to practice the language while whisking a chocolate ganache!My goal is simple: to give you the skills and the confidence to recreate French magic in your own home.
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