PIES AND TARTS FOR SUMMER

This class opens the door to creating luscious Pies and Tarts made with flavors that expresses the vibrancy of summer – beautiful berries, citrusy custards, and juicy stone fruits. We will begin by learning to make a variety of crusts including a Buttery Pie Crust, delicate Tart Shells, and flaky Phyllo Crusts. We’ll explore creating and thickening fruit fillings, layering flavors with herbs, spices and liquors, and balancing sweets with acidity. By the end, you will have the confidence to create with whatever is fresh and in season, the skills to troubleshoot common baking challenges, and the ability to create desserts that capture the essence of summer in every bite. Our lesson is French Onion Tart with Bacon & Gruyere; Apple Pie with Flaky Pie Crust Baked in Parchment Paper; fresh Strawberry Pie with Shortbread Crust & Whipped Cream Peanut Butter Banana Pie; Lazy Gal’s Lemon Tart, and Chocolate Ganache Tart with Chocolate Cookie Crust.