Culinary Workshop: French Macarons at Old City Kitchen
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required, but steady hands help
Overview
Discover the art of French pastry with a hands-on macaron baking class in Philadelphia's historic Old City. Learn, create, and enjoy your own delicious treats in a friendly setting.
French Macaron Hands On Baking Class
NEW • 2 Hours • Up to 16 Spots Available!
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About This Adventure
Join Chef Jeffrey Bretz for a hands-on baking class where you'll master the art of creating beautiful, gluten-free French macarons. Learn essential techniques, explore delightful flavor pairings, and craft exquisite fillings. Enjoy a fun, creative atmosphere with complimentary beverages, making this a memorable experience for both novice and seasoned bakers.
Learn to Bake French Macarons!
Duration
2-3 Hours
About
In this hands-on class, you will be learning how to make the prettiest, and most delicious french macarons every time from the comfort of your own home. This versatile, inherently gluten-free cookie has so much freedom as far as flavor pairings go. Together we will be making the batter, piping and baking the cookies along with a lesson of all DO’s and DON’TS along the way. We will also make fillings for your macarons of your choice based on ingredients provided. Finally, we will use your shells and fillings to craft exquisite french macarons.
Flavors:
Vanilla Macaron Strawberry Shortcake Filling
Meet the Chef:
Chef Jeffrey Bretz is a classically trained French pastry chef with over a decade of experience working in the industry. He is well versed in breads, cakes, cookies & bars, chocolates, confections, plated desserts and sculpting work! If you’re new to baking, love baking, or are simply looking for a unique night out in town, Chef Jeffrey’s (Cheffrey’s) classes will be a fun, creative, and constructive experience for all.
Complimentary wine will be available to guests 21 and over, as well as non alcoholic beverages.
ALLERGENS/DIETARY: Vegan friendly: No Vegetarian friendly: Yes – contains Egg Kosher friendly: No Dairy free: No Egg free: No Nut free: No Gluten free: Yes Fish free: Yes Shellfish free: Yes
Please contact us via email if you have any allergies or food sensitivities prior to purchasing your ticket.
Adventure Tips
Use a stable surface during mixing
Ensure your mixing station is steady to achieve smooth, glossy meringue.
Pre-measure ingredients beforehand
Having everything ready speeds up the process and keeps things organized.
Watch your oven temperature closely
Maintain the right temperature for perfectly crisp and chewy macarons.
Allow proper cooling time
Let the macarons cool before filling to prevent cracks.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- City pigeons
- Urban foxes in quieter alleys
History
The Old City of Philadelphia has been a hub of culinary and cultural development since the 18th century, making it a fitting place to learn French pastry techniques.
Conservation
The class emphasizes sustainable baking practices and minimizing waste, supporting local ingredient sourcing.
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Recommended Gear
Apron
Keeps your clothes clean from batter and flour during the hands-on baking.
Flexible spatula
Helps fold the batter smoothly without deflating the meringue.
Piping bag
Enables precise, even shaping of the macarons.
Cooling rack
Allows the macarons to cool properly and develop their characteristic foot.