The Season's First Strawberry Tart

Step into the bright, delicate world of classic French pâtisserie and master the art of the strawberry tart,a dessert that celebrates the best of spring in every bite.

Join Chef Guillaume Nimeskern for a fully guided, hands-on online class where precision meets pleasure. In just two hours, you will learn the essential techniques behind this beloved French classic and gain the confidence to recreate it beautifully at home.

A Story Rooted in France

The strawberry tart is one of those desserts that signals the arrival of spring in every French pâtisserie window. As soon as the first strawberries appear at the market, the tarts follow. Behind its simplicity lies real technique — a crisp, buttery sablée crust, a silky crème diplomate, and fruit arranged with care. It looks effortless. It never is. And that is exactly what makes learning it so satisfying.

What you will learn

• Pâte sablée: crisp, buttery, and perfectly golden
• Vanilla crème diplomate: a refined blend of pastry cream and mascarpone
• Tart lining (fonçage): clean edges, even thickness, no shrinking
• Assembly & finishing: piping, arranging fruit, and elegant presentation

Key techniques covered

• Sablée method and blind baking
• Tart lining: fonçage
• Crème diplomate: pastry cream + mascarpone
• Piping bag mastery: star and plain tip
• Mini-tartelettes assembly

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

Equipment needed

• Tart ring, tart pan, or mini-tartelette molds
• Silicone baking mat or baking paper
• Rolling pin
• Medium saucepans and mixing bowls
• Whisk and spatula
• Piping bag
• Star or plain tip

(Full ingredient 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 the perfect crème diplomate. 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 strawberry tart — beautifully piped, delicately filled, and perfectly finished.

Language: English & French
Spaces are limited to 8 participants to ensure personal guidance and interaction.
Reserve your spot today and experience the art of the French strawberry tart.

Allergens: Gluten, dairy, and eggs.