Become a baking master in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Karen will teach you the recipes and techniques for creating these classic desserts from around the world. Start with a savory appetizer of angel eggs topped with a mixture of mayo, mustard and scallions. Then, dive into French baking with a tarte tatin using fresh apples. Then, journey to Italy to make a classic cannoli. Make a golden shell to fill with mascarpone and chocolate. Then, make a classic tiramisu using lady fingers layered with espresso and a sweet ricotta mixture.
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Loaded Angel Eggs
With eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, relish and scallions
Tarte Tatin
With apples, flour, butter, sugar, salt and cream
Cannoli
With mascarpone, chocolate, sugar and flour
Tiramisu
With lady fingers, espresso, ricotta, sugar and heavy cream
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Reserved a dessert class for my parents’ wedding anniversary and they loved it! Karen was so sweet and had great communication, I can’t wait to book her again.
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Veronica
10 Aug 2024
We had a wonderful time in Chef Karen’s pizza making class. The instructions were clear, informative, and we all learned some great cooking tips. The pizza’s turned out delicious! I would highly recommend taking a class with Chef Karen for a fun and yummy experience.
Doug
13 Feb 2024
Chef Karen was delightful, welcoming, and provided fantastic direction. She was warm, friendly, and easy to be around. And the food was delicious!
Anna
12 Feb 2024
Chef Karen was wonderful! She was so fun, funny, taught us a lot, and personable. I highly recommend her to anyone thinking about booking with her!
JoAnn
29 Dec 2023
Karen is an excellent teacher and chef. Our family enjoyed learning how to make tamales and eating the delicious food. (best chips ever!) Would highly recommend this class or any that Chef Karen teaches. Thank you!
Frank
17 Nov 2023
Excellent experience!
Jennifer
12 Sep 2023
Chef Karen was FABULOUS! Highly recommend 😊
Amanda
31 May 2023
Chef Karen was so much fun to work with! She had just the perfect balance of guiding us, while also showing off some of her cooking skills! Her recipes were easy and delicious. Helped elevate our weekday dinner. She was a blast and we had the best time!
Jenna
29 Mar 2023
Chef Karen is so personable and makes the experience fantastic!
Outside Reviews for Chef Karen
Bridget B.
24 Jan 2023
Chef Karen is passionate about sharing her love of food with others. She provided a lot of helpful tips and techniques with us and we had a wonderful time. I highly recommend her classes and private chef experiences!
With over 20 years of kitchen experience, Chef Karen has done it all, from earning culinary degrees in pastry and restaurant management to working with Michelin-star chefs. She began cooking Southern soul food at age seven and now owns and operates her own catering company. She's even prepared gourmet dishes for A-listers and celebrity clients! It's all part of Chef Karen's mission of, "Building a greater community one smile at a time."