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Discover a world of delectable pastries with classes in NYC. From mastering the art of making flaky croissants to crafting the perfect tart, you'll gain the skills and confidence to create mouthwatering treats that will impress even the most discerning dessert connoisseurs.

9 classes in-person in NYC have spots left, and 1 class live online is available.

Bake Your Own French Croissant

Atelier Sucré @ 104 East 7th St, New York, NY

Discover the art of creating the perfect French croissant at Atelier Sucré. Indulge in the flakiness and buttery goodness as you learn to make traditional croissants, pains au chocolat, and savory ham & cheese croissants. Take home your creations along with detailed recipes to impress your next brunch guests.

(384) Beginner 14 and older

Pastry Essentials Certificate Series

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Unlock the secrets to pastry perfection in our comprehensive certificate series. From mastering classic fillings to perfecting dough shaping, delve into essential techniques to create an array of delectable treats. Elevate your baking prowess and earn your NY Cake certification with this immersive 5-class journey!

(448) All levels 12 and older
$999.99

5 sessions

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Pastry Essentials: Family of Cookies

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Embark on a delectable journey into the world of cookie crafting, where you'll uncover the science behind perfecting every batch. From mastering mixing methods to honing piping skills, explore the artistry of creating four classic cookie varieties. Indulge in a delightful tasting experience featuring a tempting selection of treats, from Chocolate Brownie Chip to Cinnamon Shortbread!

(448) All levels 12 and older
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"Great British Bake Off" Classics

Home Cooking New York @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY

Step into the famed tent of the beloved baking show and learn the techniques behind some of its greatest hits in this class at Home Cooking New York. Join us for a delightful afternoon of tea and baking as we recreate classics like Victoria sandwich cake and classic Swiss roll. Plus, take home the recipe for Jane's winning lemon poppyseed drizzle cake!

(2011) All levels 16 and older

Pastry Essentials: Working with Crusts

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Embark on a culinary adventure exploring the intricate world of crusts and doughs. From mastering mixing methods to perfecting lemon curd and meringue, hone your pastry skills with hands-on practice. Join us to elevate your baking game and indulge in classic treats like Apple Pie and Lemon Tart!

(448) All levels 12 and older

Pastry Essentials: Èclairs Dissected

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Uncover the secrets of perfecting éclairs and cream puffs with expert guidance. Master the art of crafting silky custard and delectable chocolate glaze. Join us for a hands-on baking experience and elevate your pastry skills to create these classic treats.

(448) All levels 12 and older

Pastry Essentials: Science of Lamination

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Embark on a culinary journey delving into the intricate science of lamination. From mastering almond cream to perfecting folding techniques, hone your pastry skills with hands-on practice. Indulge in the creation of delightful treats like Apple Turnovers and Fresh Fruit Bar Tart, showcasing the perfect fusion of science and flavor!

(448) All levels 12 and older

Pastry Essentials: Leavening in Baking

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Embark on a journey into the heart of baking with our Pastry Essentials course focusing on leavening. Unlock the mysteries behind fermentation, yeast, and chemical leaveners as you explore the diverse world of bread making. From mastering shaping techniques to perfecting simple glazes, elevate your skills while indulging in delightful creations like Milk Bread, Muffins, and Scones.

(448) All levels 12 and older

Mille-Feuille & Madeleines (Napoleon)

Atelier Sucré @ 104 East 7th St, New York, NY

Discover the secrets of the delectable French puff pastry and traditional madeleines, perfect for your tea-time indulgence. Join us for a hands-on class where you'll learn the special folding technique, create a light custard cream, and bake it to perfection. Taste your creations or bring them home to share, along with recipes and detailed instructions.

(384) All levels 14 and older

Cream Puff Workshop (Virtual Cooking)

Home Cooking New York @ Virtual Classroom

Indulge in the art of French pastry-making from the comfort of your own kitchen. Learn the secrets to creating light and airy cream puffs, filled with a luscious vanilla pastry cream and finished with a decadent chocolate ganache. Elevate your baking skills with this virtual workshop.

(2011) All levels 16 and older
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French Pastry Techniques

Atelier Sucré @ 59 Franklin St, New York, NY

During our French pastry technique class, we will focus on understanding art of pastry with theoretical session and hand-on class in a professional kitchen.  ​With our professional chefs you will review all major pastry/baking techniques within 5h.

(384) Beginner 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$3,400

22 sessions

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The Essentials of French Pastry

Atelier Sucré

In this hands-on classes, you’ll learn all about classic, delicious French pastries that will help you do just that! You'll practice important techniques such choux pastry, cream, tart, puff pastry, macaron. ​​Become familiar with the ingredients of the pastry kitchen and use baking tools and equipment properly.​ Duration: 40 hours (over 8 weeks) This program contains four courses. Each course, spread over four 2 1/2-hour classes, will...

(384) Beginner 14 and older
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Homemade Beignets (French Donuts)

Atelier Sucré @ 104 East 7th Street, New York, NY

Everyone loves donuts! Learn to make homemade Beignets, which is the French answer to the American donut! Students will learn to prepare these delicious fried puff pastries while understanding how to use yeast dough, baking and frying. For those with a real sweet tooth, add a variety of extra sweet fillings to the beignets such as home-made chocolate and fruits. This is a 2 and 1/2 hour hands-on class. Each student will taste their own Beignets!...

(384) All levels 14 and older
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Flaky Croissants and Delicate Brioches

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Embark on a culinary journey to master the art of crafting authentic Viennese pastries. From flaky croissants to delicate brioches, delve into the rich history and intricate techniques behind these beloved treats. Elevate your baking skills as you learn to prepare and perfect the dough, ensuring each pastry embodies the essence of French tradition and Eastern European origins.

(448) All levels 12 and older
No upcoming schedules
$299.99
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Breakfast Pastries

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

It’s easy to stay in when you can expertly make your own breakfast pastries. We’ll make apple turnovers, blueberry muffin tops and quick cinnamon buns. Yum Yum and Yum.

(448) All levels 12 and older
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French Pastry Night

Atelier Sucré @ 104 East 7th Street, New York, NY

Upcoming Classes: Tuesday June 18: French Brioche & Toast Thursday June 20: Eclair & Cream Puff Saturday June 22, 1pm: French Tarts Sunday June 23, 1pm: Creme Brulee & Chocolate Mousse Sunday June 23, 5pm: Mille-Filles (Napoleon) Thursday June 27: Creme Brulee & Chocolate Mousse Friday June 28: Chocolate Fondant (Lava Cake) Sunday June 30, 5pm: Eclair &Cream Puff Please Note: We need 5 people to host the class and if...

(384) Beginner 14 and older
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Taller De Pastelería En Español

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

¿A dónde irías para aprender a hacer un pastel increíble? A la academia de NYCake, ¡por supuesto! Este curso tendrá una duración de dos días. El primero aprenderás a hacer 3 pasteles diferentes de 6″ cada uno, utilizando 3 métodos de mezcla distintos.  Durante el segundo día nos enfocaremos en hacer una crema de mantequilla suiza y un rico ganache de chocolate, para después rellenar, glasear y hacer una decoración básica de...

(448) All levels 12 and older
No upcoming schedules
$185
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Learn to Bake

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Learn the Basics of baking with some of the best! Each week we have a different baking project, students mix and bake all their own treats and take everything they make home! From cakes and cupcakes to pies and cookies Learn how to bake with NY Cake! September 14 Learn to Bake Apple Cake! The perfect time of year for apples- and they’re delicious in more than just pie! September 23 This week we’re making Pies! Each Student makes a delicious...

(448) Beginner 12 and older
No upcoming schedules
$150
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Viennese Desserts with Nick Malgieri

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Explore the delicate world of Viennese pastries and learn to make hand-pulled strudel dough, traditional apple strudel, hazelnut-scented Linzer hearts, and sweet vanilla pretzel-shaped cookies at NY Cake Academy. Indulge your sweet tooth with these exquisite treats inspired by the art of Vienna.

(448) All levels 12 and older
No upcoming schedules
$199.99
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Cake Donuts

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Into to Cake Donuts!

(448) Beginner 12 and older
No upcoming schedules
$125
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Reviews for Pastry Classes in NYC

Pastry Classes in NYC are rated 4.7 stars based on 2,843 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • "Great British Bake Off" Classics

    Reviewed by Shannon L. on 3/15/2024
    This course was so much fun! The group of ladies in the course were amazing! Our instructor natanya was fantastic, her explanations were clear and she always explained why we should do things a certain way and how it affects the bake! Highly recommend these courses!
  • Bake Your Own French Croissant

    Reviewed by Julia B. on 1/18/2024
    Chef Jen was so funny and a great teacher! We accidentally made a mistake and ended up not being able to make any pan au chocolat and she gave us hers. Sweetest lady ever! Definitely want to take more classes here :)
  • Bake Your Own French Croissant

    Reviewed by Norman D. on 1/15/2024
    Taking this course was one of the most fun and educational experiences ever! The course is designed to concentrate a multiple day project into a few hours in which the students get to participate in every step of the process from creating the dough, doing the turns, and forming the croissants. Chef Makenna and Assistant Paola (super stars) were wonderful in presenting clear instructions, excellent demonstrations and giving individual attention. I brought home 8 super large croissants which were gladly consumed. I can't wait to take another class.
  • Cream Puff Workshop (Virtual Cooking)

    Anonymous review on 12/17/2023
    Erica covered a lot of ground in 1.5 hrs and was an excellent teacher. Our cream puffs were the best I’ve ever had!
  • Bake Your Own French Croissant

    Anonymous review on 11/28/2023
    Croissants were excellent. A bit challenging for a beginner but certainly doable
  • Bake Your Own French Croissant

    Reviewed by Make W. on 10/12/2023
    I loved it! Well planned class.
  • "Great British Bake Off" Classics

    Reviewed by Noah M. on 9/17/2023
    So. Much. Fun.
  • Bake Your Own French Croissant

    Reviewed by Jenna M. on 9/9/2023
    What an amazing class! The instructor and her amazing assistant taught us all the skill and art of making croissants. Couldn't have ask for anything better.
  • Bake Your Own French Croissant

    Reviewed by Karyn E. on 8/21/2023
    Fun and well organized class! The instructor Jen and assistant (didn’t get her name- but thank you!) were super patient and fun. Definitely will like to schedule another class!
  • Bake Your Own French Croissant

    Anonymous review on 8/13/2023
    The instructor was thorough and had a great personality. I would recommend the class

Discover the Best Pastry Classes in NYC

Diets have included pastries since ancient Egyptian times. Ancient Greeks and Romans made pastries from almonds, flour, honey, seeds, and honey. Sugar introduced to European cooking led to a new wave of pastries, with several major countries taking center stage in the baking industry. The countries in this category include France, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. Many of the pastries we love today come from one of these countries and their early baking traditions.

A pastry is made by mixing flour, fat, and water and using it as a base or covering in baking. Pastries include choux, filo, rough pastry, viennoiserie, puff pastry, hot water crust, and shortcrust. The basic ingredients for all pastries are flour, water, and fat. Each pastry type uses a different technique to make the pastry unique. The taste can be enhanced by adding additional ingredients.

Pastry-making has become increasingly popular in home kitchens nationwide in the past few years. It has revived traditions that have lost popularity in the public eye over the last several decades, so you no longer have to settle for those day-old pastries on the supermarket shelf. You can now make your pastries at home.

Why You Should Learn to Make Pastries in NYC

Since baking pastries has gained popularity in the past few years, hobbyists have developed various techniques to make them perfect at home. Many people sought comfort during the pandemic by making bread and other pastries. Making a new hobby brought many people stress relief during difficult times. Adding varying ingredients to make unique combinations makes it easy to control the ingredients while making pastries at home. Not only does baking pastries relieve stress and bring community through a fun hobby, but it also provides a great way to maintain the nutritional value and save money on baked goods by making your own. 

Your body can benefit more from homemade pastries than store-bought ones if tailored to your diet and preferences. Those with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease can use special gluten-free flour to enjoy the same pastries as everyone else without worrying about the preparation process. While shortening has historically been used in pastries, you have complete control over the fat you use. To make healthier options, pastry chefs use vegetable or coconut oil.

Depending on the type of pastries you decide to make, you can find rich and helpful communities across social media. You can also find several types of groups of professionals and amateur bakers willing to take you in and teach you their methods. 

While for some making pastries may be a fun hobby to do at home in your spare time or a way to build a community for others. It may be a professional passion. Learning various pastry techniques can help you in pastry chef positions across the United States. On average, Pastry Chefs earn between $30,000 and $60,000 annually across the country. When looking for a job, you can find positions ranging from small pastry shops and cafes to large corporations like hotels and well-known restaurants.

In-Person Pastry Classes & Schools in NYC

You can learn to make pastries right in the heart of NYC. You can master baking techniques faster with an expert instructor to answer your questions. Taking in-person courses allows you to meet like-minded peers on their pastry journey. 

Home Cooking New York in Manhattan offers several hands-on cooking classes for students to expand their culinary education. Those who want to learn to bake and make pastries can take the Baking bootcamp. In this intensive course, students will learn the ins and outs of making cakes, chocolate, confections, pies, tarts, and various types of bread. Students will leave the course with several recipes to use daily.

Students can take the Intro to French Pastries course at the Cocu Social Cooking Classes in Midtown. Students will make eclairs, cream puffs, cruller donuts, and beignets while learning traditional French pastry techniques. Students will watch detailed pastry demonstrations before attempting to make their own.

The Breakfast Pastry class at NY Cake Academy in Chelsea, New York, teaches students to make classic croissants and brioches. Students will spend the first session reviewing the recipe in this two-session course. They will make the dough and bake the pastries in the second session. NY Cake Academy has taught some of the most renowned cake decorators in New York and offers a one-stop shop for all your baking needs.

In the East Village, Atelier Suere offers a Homemade Beignet class. Atelier Suere is open to bakers of any skill level and provides a Simon Herfray commercial kitchen for students to learn. In this course, students learn to make the fried puff pastry, the beignet, a classic French pastry. Through this course, students will understand the process of making yeast dough, baking, and frying their pastries. Students will leave with their creations and the recipe they can continue to make at home.

Virtual Pastry Classes & Schools

In-person classes are great if you want to learn new skills and meet like-minded people. However, they aren't always available. You can make more pastries if you don't have to commute long. It is possible to learn all about pastries online through virtual classes. A virtual pastry class will allow you to take one anywhere in the country without leaving home.

To enroll in an online class, you will need to buy supplies. You can purchase all ingredients at your local grocery store after receiving a detailed supply list from your instructor. You may need to order online if some ingredients aren't available. Depending on how long it will take for supplies to arrive, you may need to plan ahead. Check out some of the online pastry classes offered by CourseHorse. 

Virtual Croissant Making is a comprehensive banking course from Eve Bergazyn. Students will work through the entire process of folding, rolling, turning, and shaping croissants. Students must also gather their materials and ingredients when working in their kitchen. This virtual course meets in two sessions.

Home Cooking New York offers a Virtual Cream Puff Workshop. This course will cover traditional techniques. Students will make the pastry, pastry cream and a dark chocolate ganache.

Students who don't live in Chicago can still attend The Chopping Block for their online courses. One online class they offer is the Souffle Workshop. Students will learn the fundamental techniques of making souffle. They will select chocolate and follow along with the demonstration learning the techniques step by step.

Private Group Pastry Classes in NYC

Are you and your friends or co-workers interested in scheduling a pastry class for yourselves? Maybe you are looking for something fun to do for a birthday party or get-together. CourseHorse offers online and straight-to-your-door private pastry classes at your convenience.

As part of the Virtual Cinnamon Roll course, you will learn how to make the classic Swedish cinnamon roll. You will learn to make the yeast dough, fill the roll, slice the pastry, and bake it. Throughout the course, the instructor will give your group tips and tricks to simplify the recipe and prepare the rolls in advance so that you are not making everything the morning of so you can enjoy fresh breakfast pastries. 

In addition, CourseHorse will send you a majority of the ingredients. Yeast, cinnamon powder, vanilla extract, gluten flour, brown sugar, sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract will be shipped to your group. To pick up eggs, butter, and cream cheese before the class begins, you will receive a gift card in the package to pick up these items fresh. A gluten-free option can be requested if needed.

CourseHorse will send you a gift card for gluten-free flour so you can purchase it from them with your gift card if participants want gluten-free. 

You will need additional materials for the course. A large bowl, a stand mixer, a fork, a whisk, a cookie sheet, plastic wrap, a brownie pan, a rolling pin, and a spatula will be necessary for the course. Several of these items may already be on your kitchen shelf. Other participants may wish to bring their materials along with them. 

The process for booking a private course with CourseHorse is simple. The minimum size for a private course is ten people; however, if you are unsure of the exact size, you can book with your best guess and add and subtract people until a week before the event. There are no hidden booking fees. Twenty-four hours before your reservation, you will receive your event confirmation. Cancelation fees may apply if you cancel the event. You can customize the course by adding a game or a second event for $150. It can be customized to fit the energy of the group with specialized games or additional events with materials included. 

For virtual courses, CourseHorse recommends using Zoom to attend the course; however, they can accommodate other teleconferencing platforms like Google Meets, Microsoft Teams, and WebEx if needed. Some courses can come to your office or home if desired.

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