(Sold Out) Pâtisserie Class with Chef and Champagne

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 From 5:00 PM To 8:00 PM Add to Calendar 2025-05-07 17:00:00 2025-05-07 20:00:00 (Sold Out) Pâtisserie Class with Chef and Champagne The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our new Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts. French Library, 53 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA America/New_York

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Join us for an enchanting journey into the art of crafting the perfect Fraisier alongside Chef Fred, accompanied by a glass of Champagne.

For this class, we will utilize French technique to create fraisier, how to make sponge cakes, cover the science of baking these cakes, make a variety of fillings and creams, how to assemble the cake, and learn beautiful decorating styles. Whether you're discovering this delicacy for the first time or rediscovering its exquisite details, this dessert promises a journey brimming with sweetness and French tradition.

Led by the esteemed French pastry chef, Fred—a scientist turned innovator in the realm of pastry-making—you'll delve into the intricacies of crafting these delectable treats. With Chef Fred's scientific background, expect a fresh perspective and accessible techniques that blend mouthwatering flavors seamlessly.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice, this immersive experience in French pâtisserie guarantees to inspire and elevate your baking prowess to new heights.

To complement your exquisite creations, indulge in the perfect pairing of a glass of Champagne. It's the ultimate celebration of your newfound culinary artistry, just in time to share your new skills throughout the sweet Spring season!

This event is part of our Gastronomy & Wine program—an immersive exploration of French culinary arts and the captivating world of wines. Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure!

Seats are limited for an intimate experience.
Reserving your spot early is strongly encouraged.

Fraisier Pâtisserie Class

$139-$169

Pastry Chef Fred

Originally from France, Fred Csibi-Levin is a Ph.D. scientist turned pastry chef. While he has over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry leading drug discovery projects, he was always intrigued by the complexity of making desserts. In his spare time, he was often baking. He initially focused a lot of attention on French macarons, known for being particularly difficult to bake. He spent countless hours experimenting, trying to understand how ingredients, equipment, temperature, humidity, etc. can all contribute to making a successful (or unsuccessful!) macaron. This opened his eyes to a whole new perspective of the science of baking and, as a scientist, he got hooked. At the same time, he also began to discover his creative and artistic side. He then decided to attend pastry school at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, in Boston, MA. Since then, he has worked in the hospitality field in the Boston area and has developed his brand, which focuses on different aspects of consulting, education, training, recipe development and content creation. Fred’s work has been featured by Buzzfeed, Tastemade, the Pastry Arts Magazine, among others; he has competed on the Food Network and his social media channels have amassed hundreds of thousands of followers worldwide.

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