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Pâte à Choux Pastry Workshop

In this hands-on class, you’ll start by mastering the art of pâte à choux—a light, delicate dough that’s partially cooked before baking and forms the foundation for all three pastries.

Dessert 1: Classic Éclairs
You’ll begin by making a traditional pastry crème, which will be piped into éclairs. These will then be topped with a smooth, decadent chocolate ganache for a timeless French treat.

Dessert 2: S’mores Crème Puffs
Next, you’ll whip up a fun twist on the classic cream puff—s’mores-style. You’ll prepare a marshmallow and graham cracker crème filling, then dust your puffs with crushed graham crackers and finish with a drizzle of rich chocolate.

Dessert 3: Zeppole di San Giuseppe
Finally, you’ll make Zeppole di San Giuseppe (St. Joseph’s Pastries), a beloved Italian pastry. These are filled with the same luscious pastry crème as the éclairs, then elevated with a bright, tart cherry compote.

As a bonus, not only will you take home everything you make, but Josh will also have samples of each pastry in class so you can taste the full experience.

If necessary, please check your spam folder for communications about this class. Please contact Heather Bell if you have food allergies, dietary restrictions or questions and concerns regarding ingredients.
Instructor: Joshua Heston Joshua Heston grew up in the southeastern hills of Ohio, where he was exposed to multigenerational family recipes. But it was studying classical music that became his calling. However, the universe had other plans. After experiencing major health issues, he was left with no ability to eat, ingest fluids, or consume anything that needed to be swallowed and digested. This tragic twist of fate brought his music career to an end. Joshua eventually realized he needed to find a new purpose in society and learn to navigate life within these new parameters. He went back to his roots and those multigenerational recipes, particularly those that dealt with breads, pastries, pies, and curing/smoking all kinds of protein. His passion for self-education and constant growth have caught the attention of the surrounding community. Today, Joshua is well-known for his signature cinnamon rolls.