The Art of the Chocolate & Caramel Tart

This class is on Saturday, April 4th. A great way to spend a Saturday morning, and an even better excuse to show up on Sunday with something homemade.

Step into the refined world of classic French pâtisserie and master the art of the chocolate & caramel tart, a dessert that balances bitter, sweet, and salty in perfect harmony.

Join Chef Guillaume Nimeskern for a fully guided, hands-on online class where precision meets pleasure.

In just 2 hours, you will learn the essential techniques behind this elegant tart and gain the confidence to recreate it beautifully at home.

A Story Rooted in France

Caramel first appeared in French kitchens in the 17th century, sugar left too long over the heat, slowly turning deep amber. A happy accident that became a cornerstone of French pastry. Brittany adds the other half of the story: exempt from the royal salt tax, Bretons used salt freely for centuries, crafting a rich, briny butter unlike anything else. When that butter meets dark chocolate and burnt caramel, it's more than a recipe,  it's two strong personalities that get along beautifully.

What you will learn

• Sablé crust: crumbly, buttery, and perfectly golden
• Chocolate ganache: silky, glossy, and pipeable
• Caramel layer: smooth, deeply amber, and meltingly tender
• Layering & assembly: building texture, flavor, and elegance

Key techniques covered

• The sablé method
• Caramel: reading colour and temperature
  
• Ganache emulsification
• Piping bag mastery
• Chilling and setting between layers

You won't just watch; you will practise alongside the chef in real time.

Equipment needed

• 20 cm / 8-inch tart pan
• Rolling pin
• Medium saucepans and mixing bowls
• Whisk and spatula
• Piping bag
• 1 round or star tip

(Full ingredient and equipment list sent after registration.)

A joyful approach to French pastry

Originally trained as a chemical engineer, Chef Guillaume brings scientific precision to every recipe he teaches, from emulsification to caramelization. After earning his CAP Pâtissier, he has led hundreds of workshops in French and English, always with the same goal: make refined French pastry feel achievable for everyone.

Why this class is unique

• Live, interactive online format
• Clear, structured professional guidance
• Technical precision made simple
• Time for questions and troubleshooting
• Small group dynamic for real connection

You will finish the session with an elegant, bakery-style chocolate & caramel tart, beautifully piped, delicately layered, and perfectly balanced.

Language: English & French
Spaces are limited to ensure personal guidance and interaction.
Reserve your spot today and experience the art of the chocolate & caramel tart.

Allergens: Gluten, dairy, and eggs.