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Picture of a lady piping a religieuse, you can learn how to make religieuses at cookery school Gourmandises Academie in Cottenham
Image of two chocolate and vanilla religieuses and eclairs, you can learn how to make these at the cookery school Gourmandises Academie, Cambridge
image of a happy boy holding a tray of chocolate profiteroles, you can learn how to make them at cookery school Gourmandises Academie, Cambridge

Choux Pastry Masterclass:  Eclairs, Religieuses and Profiteroles - £137

Learn the secret of Pâte à Choux and bake your own eclairs, religieuses, and profiteroles

10am until 3pm Cottenham, Cambridge

What will you learn in my choux pastry class?

Indulge your sweet tooth and learn to create a trio of classic French pastries in our perfect Pâte à Choux class!

This hands-on workshop will guide you through the surprisingly simple process of making choux pastry.

Get ready to pipe and bake delectable profiteroles, sophisticated éclairs, and adorable religieuses.

We’ll also whip up irresistible chocolate and vanilla icings, a delightful craquelin topping for added texture, and flavourful crème pâtissière fillings.

You’ll leave with a box full of your own beautiful creations and the skills to recreate these crowd-pleasing desserts at home.

What you'll get:

  • Homemade lunch.
  • Aprons to wear throughout the class.
  • All the ingredients and equipment needed to make your profiteroles, éclairs and religieuses to take home.
Please ensure you have read the Terms and Conditions page, click HERE and my notes on food allergens HERE before booking
image of a lady carrying a box of courgettes and cucumbers

Meet Corinne Payet: Where Passion Meets Plate at Gourmandises Académie

For me, cooking is more than just a skill, it’s a lifelong passion ignited in my childhood.

Though I was born on the sun-kissed island of Réunion, it was growing up in the heart of Provence that truly shaped my culinary foundation. The vibrant energy of my Réunionnais roots, combined with the refined techniques of French cuisine, creates a unique blend that you’ll experience in every class at Gourmandises Académie.

I believe in adding a touch of sunshine to every meal, and you’ll find that reflected in my signature dishes, where I playfully incorporate tropical Réunionnais flavours into sophisticated French classics.

All the recipes we explore at Gourmandises Académie are my own original creations, born from countless hours of experimentation and a deep love for sharing delicious food.

It was an honour to have received three stars in the Great Taste Awards, a testament to the dedication poured into each dish. I’m thrilled to open my home and share these “gourmandises” with you, inviting you to discover new flavours and techniques in a warm and inspiring environment.

Picture of a lady piping a religieuse, you can learn how to make religieuses at cookery school Gourmandises Academie in Cottenham
Image of two chocolate and vanilla religieuses and eclairs, you can learn how to make these at the cookery school Gourmandises Academie, Cambridge
image of a happy boy holding a tray of chocolate profiteroles, you can learn how to make them at cookery school Gourmandises Academie, Cambridge

See the other courses that I offer:

Fun, hands on and extremely relaxed workshops in small groups of five maximum.

Parisian classics

Petits gateaux

Dumplings class

Macarons class

Pastry class

Garden to the table

Fraisier cake & charlottes

Curries of Reunion Island

Christmas pastry class

Christmas baking