Kids' Camp: Baking and Pastry

Lincoln Square
4747 North Lincoln Avenue,
Chicago,
Hands On Kids/Teen Baking/Pastry
We welcome kids ages 7 to 11 to join us for a five-day camp featuring baking and pastry techniques that can easily be recreated at home for friends and family. We will focus on following recipes, proper measuring, classic techniques, presentation, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and exploring new flavors.
Day 1: Quick Breads and Short Pastry
- Mini Lemon Pound Cakes with Vanilla Glaze
- Banana Bread Muffins with Chocolate Frosting
- Chocolate Chip Scones
Day 2: French Pastry
- Cream Puffs with Pastry Cream
- Chocolate Mousse
- Cinnamon-Sugar Palmier Cookies
Day 3: Cookies and Bars
- Smore’s Chocolate Chip Cookies with Marshmallows, Chocolate Drizzle and Graham Crackers
- Lemon Bars with Oat Crumble
- Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Day 4: Cakes
- Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream
- Chocolate Flourless Cake with Raspberry Sauce
- Individual Vanilla Layer Cakes with Vanilla Frosting and Sprinkles
Day 5: Fruit Desserts
- Apple-Oatmeal Cookies
- Mixed Berry Pavlova with Whipped Cream
- Individual Peach Cobbler
- Cherry Turnovers with Puff Pastry
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