Teen Camp: Baking and Pastry

We welcome kids ages 12 to 16 to join us for a five-day camp, featuring approachable-yet- sophisticated desserts that can easily be recreated at home. We will focus on classic and modern techniques, proper measuring, organization, presentation, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen and creativity.

Day 1: Quick Breads and Short Pastry

• Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping
• Lemon-Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze
• Peach-Vanilla Bars 
• Sesame-Garlic Bread Sticks
• Homemade Pie Dough 

Day 2: French Pastry Techniques

• Crêpes Suzette
• Eclairs with Pastry Cream and Chocolate Sauce
• Tart Normande Aux Pommes (Apple Custard Tart)

Day 3: Dough Day

• Cinnamon-Sugar Babka
• Zeppole (Ricotta-Lemon Fritters)
• Cream Cheese and Fruit Danishes with Puff Pastry 
• Focaccia with Pesto and Oven-Dried Tomatoes

Day 4: Chocolate Desserts

• Chocolate Ganache Tart
• Chocolate-Toffee Chewy Cookies
• Chocolate Crème Brûlée
• White Chocolate Blondies

Day 5: Fruit Desserts

• Berry Bomb Cupcakes with Fruit Filling and Mascarpone Frosting
• Pavlova with Strawberries and Cream
• Banana ‘Nilla Pudding
• Take-Home Refrigerator Peach Jam

Want to see more classes? Visit https://www.thechoppingblock.com/kids-teen-classes