Tarte Au Citron - French Tart Masterclass

About this experience

Bring the zesty elegance of French patisserie to life with our Tarte au Citron and Italian Meringue workshop in South Shields. This classic lemon tart, crowned with silky Italian meringue, is a favourite in patisseries from Paris to Nice, and now you can master it in the North East. Perfect for both local baking enthusiasts and visitors alike, this two-hour class introduces you to the essential skills of pastry-making, lemon curd filling, and meringue perfection.

Your experience begins with creating a golden, buttery tart shell from scratch. Guided by us, you’ll learn the techniques for achieving a pâte sucrée—sweet pastry dough that bakes into a crisp, melt-in-the-mouth base. With expert tips, you’ll mix, roll, and shape your dough, preparing it for a quick chill to lock in its structure before baking.

Next, you’ll move on to crafting the tart’s vibrant lemon curd filling, rich with citrus flavour and perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. We’ll guide you through the process of thickening and setting the curd, so it has that signature smooth, creamy texture. Finally, you’ll create a luxurious Italian meringue, whisked to glossy peaks and piped beautifully onto your tart before achieving the perfect golden finish with a torch.

At the end of the workshop, each participant will leave with four expertly finished Tarte aux Citron, topped with Italian meringue, ready to enjoy and impress. This North East-based patisserie class is ideal for anyone in South Shields, Newcastle, and surrounding areas looking to experience authentic French baking techniques.

Important Terms and Conditions:

By booking with The Canny Chocolate Company, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read carefully:

1. Booking and Cancellations: Once your workshop is booked, it cannot be rescheduled or cancelled. We recommend purchasing gift vouchers if you're unsure of the date. Workshops require a minimum number of participants, and in the unlikely event this is not met, we will contact you to offer an alternative date.

2. Practical Conditions: Our workshops are highly practical and hands-on, with individual work under our guidance. Classes are held in small groups of up to 6 participants for a more personalised experience. You’ll be standing for the duration, but limited seating is available if needed. If you require disabled access, please contact us in advance to ensure we can accommodate you due to space restrictions.

3. Allergies and Dietary Requirements: If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, you must inform us before booking, as our kitchen handles many allergens. We cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.

4. Age and Accompaniment: Participants must be 14 years or older. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a paying, participating adult. We do not have space for spectators and cannot accommodate babies, toddlers, or pushchairs in the kitchen.

5. Health, Hygiene, and Safety: We maintain high standards of hygiene and safety. All participants must wear provided aprons and hairnets. Participants must adhere to all safety instructions for a safe and enjoyable experience. You will be asked to complete a Health Screening Questionnaire before your workshop.

6. Personal Belongings: Please keep personal belongings to a minimum. Drinks on arrival are provided, but you may bring your own drink in a bottle with a lid.

7. Arrival and Workshop Duration: Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your workshop starts. Workshop durations can vary depending on the pace of the class. We cannot refund or rebook for late arrivals.

8. Gift Vouchers: If you wish to gift a chocolate experience but are unsure of the date, consider purchasing a gift voucher, which can be redeemed at a later time.

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