French Macarons

Take the mystery out of Macarons in this class where you will learn how to make these delightful and flavor-filled cookies. Students will make several different flavors of macarons to be filled with flavorful fillings. These little cookies are so delicious and require specific mixing and baking techniques which students will be guided through to achieve the best texture and flavors. Perfect for gift giving and sales. No experience is necessary and everything is provided.

Techniques covered:

• How to make a French meringue for the cookie batter
• How to properly fold the mixture to give the macaron its classic “foot”
• How to pipe batter for the perfect shape
• Making flavorful fillings
• How to decoratively package the macarons

Age requirement: minimum age 16

Skill level: beginner to intermediate

Take home:

Each student will take home a delicious variety of macarons

Break:

There will be a ½ hour break for this class and students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or snack. There are also several grab & go eateries in the area as well.

Registration Gift Card Bonuses:

• Register 30 days in advance and receive a $10 gift card

• Register yourself and a friend and receive a $20 gift card

  • Please note: All gift cards will be received on the day of class

Cost: $150

Photographs - Are permissible and we encourage sharing on social media. However, students sharing class material or step-by-step illustrations will not be permitted in future classes.

Videotaping - Is prohibited.

NOTE: Instructors are subject to substitution without notification.

Meet your Instructor! Chef Donald Joiner

Born and raised in South Louisiana, Donald Joiner grew up with a knowledge of making homemade candies from his Grandmother and basic cake decorating skills from his Aunt. In college, Joiner studied Graphic Design and Visual Arts. In 1993, he used these skills and knowledge to open his first cake business and joined the International Cake Exploration Society in 1995. In 2005, Joiner moved to Orlando, Florida to work with a major entertainment company producing custom design sugar art. Throughout his years as a Professional Cake Designer, Instructor, and Graphic Design Artist he combines his skills to create CBC Designs, LLC to provide unique cake supplies.