Online Cooking Class: Baking Cheesecake 101

During this online cooking class with Chef Gustavo, you'll master the art of cheesecake from scratch. 


You'll begin by creating a crumbly and soft graham cracker crust with unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Next, you'll mix up a smooth cheesecake filling with sugar, sour cream, cream cheese, vanilla extract and lemon juice. Finish your virtual cooking class by learning how to top your cheesecake with a tart and exotic mango glaze using sugar and lime juice. 


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Graham Cracker Crust 

With unsalted butter and granulated sugar


Cheesecake Filling 

With sugar, sour cream, cream cheese, vanilla extract and lemon juice


Mango Glaze 

With sugar and lime juice


Every class is fully interactive.
Chef demonstrates each step and assists you as you perform each step.
Ask questions and have the chef check your progress.
  • Recipes Recipes are sent in your booking confirmation.
  • Ingredients Ingredients can be adapted for dietary restrictions or lack of availability.
  • Technology Connect with the chef using Zoom on your computer, tablet or mobile device.
  • Class Participation Chime in with questions through audio or chat. Use of video is optional.
  • Class Minimum 4 guests
  • Class Maximum 20 guests
  • Event Duration 75 minutes
  • LabelsGourmet, Fun, Pastry, Valentine's, Mother's Day

Ingredients

Fresh or frozen mango pulp
Lime juice
Lemon juice, optional
Granulated sugar
Graham cracker crumbs
Unsalted butter
Full-fat cream cheese
Full-fat sour cream
Pure vanilla extract
Large eggs
Topping suggestions: Salted caramel, lemon curd, chocolate ganache, fresh fruit, whipped cream or raspberry sauce

Kitchen Equipment

Hand or stand mixer
Food processor
Measuring cups and spoons for wet and dry ingredients
Rubber spatula
Whisk
Four-inch mini springform pans
Scale
Medium saucepan

Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences

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Phillip

15 Feb 2025

One of the best experiences we've had in this city

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Janaya

08 Feb 2025

Chef Gustavo taught us how to make the dishes plus provided a lot of information too. It was a wonderful evening and I would recommend that everyone take a class with Chef Gustavo.

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Amy

09 Dec 2024

Chef Gustavo offered us a fantastic evening learning everything from knife skills and cooking tips, to insights into the flavors and history of South American cuisine. The class and delicious meal exceeded all our expectations. Thank you!

$ 39 Per person

75-minute class hosted on Zoom. Tax included.


This class does not have any dates.

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Meet your chef

Chef Gustavo
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As owner and executive chef of the lively and eclectic Rumba Cafe in Washington, D.C.'s Adams Morgan district for 20 years, Chef Gustavo has a deep love and appreciation for Latin American cuisine. He brings international inspiration from his travels through Latin America, France, Spain and the Caribbean. Chef Gustavo studied at the prestigious L'Academie de Cuisine and is available to teach cooking classes in both English and Spanish.

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