Classic French Macaron Cooking Class in North Austin

Austin, Texas

Classic French Macaron Cooking Class in North Austin

Austin, Texas

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Overview

Master the art of French macarons in this interactive class in Austin. Learn step-by-step techniques to create these delicate treats and bring a taste of Paris to your kitchen!

🥄 Step-by-step instruction on making meringue and achieving the perfect macaronage

🍫 Explore various flavors and fillings like buttercream, ganache, and fruit preserves

🍪 Hands-on practice in piping, baking, and assembling macarons

🎁 Take home a box of your beautifully crafted macarons to enjoy

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Select Tuesdays and Wednesdays 6:30pm

Full description

Immerse yourself in the elegance of French patisseries with this hands-on Macaron class in Austin. Guided by an expert Pastry Chef Instructor, you'll embark on a culinary journey to master the art of these delicate, meringue-based cookies. The class covers every essential technique, from perfecting the meringue to achieving the ideal macaronage, ensuring your macarons come out flawless every time. You’ll learn to pipe, bake, and assemble these classic treats, exploring a range of delicious flavors and fillings like buttercream, rich ganache, and vibrant fruit preserves. Throughout the session, insider tips and techniques will help you avoid common mistakes and build your confidence in macaron-making. By the end of the class, you’ll have a beautiful box of your own creations to take home and the skills to recreate these Parisian delights anytime you wish. Elevate your baking repertoire with a touch of French sophistication!

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: 21+

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: This experience is not suitable for children.
Pets: This experience is not suitable for pets.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian friendly, fish free, kosher friendly and shellfish free

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: This class is approximately 2.5 hours long.
What’s included: All instruction, equipment and ingredients needed.
Who will be present: You will have a teacher with you at all times; also, other guests may be joining (from 8 to 26 people).
Spectators: Everyone must have a ticket/reservations.
Photo/ video: Photography is allowed and encouraged.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: This experience is indoors.
Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance
Parking: You can park at the experience location.
What to wear: We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes. Please dress in clothing you won't mind getting dirty.
What to bring: No outside drinks are allowed. Drinks are available for purchase from the venue and are not included in the ticket price.
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: There are restrooms at the experience location.

FAQs

What should I expect on the day of the class?

Arrive a few minutes early to check in with the chef instructor using the ticket holder’s name. No need to bring a printed confirmation. The class will typically start with an introduction and a brief overview of the recipes you'll be preparing. Ingredients and cooking stations will be provided, and the chef will guide you through each step. After cooking, you'll enjoy the delicious meal you've created.

Why do classes work together in groups?

Cooking classes are designed to be a social and interactive experience. Working in groups encourages collaboration, allows for sharing of tips and techniques, and enhances the fun of the learning process. It's also a great way to meet new people who share your interests.

Can you accommodate food allergies?

For details on dietary restrictions for each class, refer to the "Practical Info" section on the class detail page.

Will I eat the food after cooking?

Yes! Enjoying the meal you've prepared is the best reward for all your efforts.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before the class for groups of less than 6 people and 14 days for groups of 6 people or more. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly.