Hands-on Eclair and Choux Making with a Pastry Chef

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4.6

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Recommended by 92% travellers

92% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

4.6 (79)

Recommended by 92% travellers

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Paris

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 8 guests

Language

English

Location

Paris

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 8 guests

Language

English

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•79 reviews

US$182.60 per guest

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Join us for an interactive cooking lesson where you'll learn how to make three classic French pastries: eclairs (chocolate and vanilla), chouquette, and choux (with cheese and cream). Equipped with an apron and all the necessary utensils, you'll be hands-on in the kitchen, learning step-by-step how to create these quintessential treats. And of course, no French pastry experience would be complete without tea and coffee to enjoy with your freshly baked goods! Throughout the lesson, you'll have complete control over your creations, from the moment you first lay eyes on the recipe to the final result coming out of the oven. I'll be there to guide you every step of the way, providing full explanations and teaching you the techniques you need to guarantee your success. At the end of the lesson, we'll have the chance to taste your delicious creations and chat about your trip to Paris. I'll also be happy to provide you with culinary advice, recommendations, and opinions.

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Coffee and/or Tea

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Making the choux pastry: Heat water, butter, and salt in a saucepan until the butter melts. Add flour and mix well until the dough comes away from the sides. Transfer the dough to a bowl and add the eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition. Piping the choux pastry: Transfer the choux pastry into a piping bag fitted with a plain tip and pipe sticks of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Baking the choux pastry: Bake the choux pastry in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and crispy. Making the pastry cream: Heat the milk in a saucepan. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, flour, and cornstarch. Pour the hot milk over the egg mixture while stirring constantly, then pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat until the cream thickens. Adding the filling: Let the éclairs cool and cut them in half. Using a piping bag, fill them with chocolate/vanillia/coffee et ... pastry cream. Making the glaze: Melt dark chocolate and add melted butter. Mix well until smooth. Glazing the éclairs: Dip the top of the éclairs into the chocolate glaze.

Meeting Point

7 Rue de Béarn, Rue de Béarn, Département de Paris Île-de-France, France, FR, 75003

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We will be welcoming you to our pastry workshop located very close to the Place des Vosges. Our workshop is easily recognizable as it's situated on a corner and has a red storefront with the words 'LE CAFE CHINOIS' written on it!

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Sandra_WSeptember 2026 • Viator

Fantastic experience! They care about their guests.

This class was brilliant and I highly recommend it. From the start, the communication was excellent—the organisers sent clear location information over email and messenger on Viator. Our class was very intimate with just three students. To make sure everything went smoothly, an assistant joined in to pair up and work with me. It felt incredibly thoughtful and well-organised. I learned a massive amount. The class was also very generous; we made enough éclair and chouquette that I could brin...read more

Philip_BJuly 2026 • Viator

It was very fun,...

It was very fun, instructor is very helpful and guiding with any questions or problems, great vibes and results

alexsM6284MDJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

A very positive experience

I booked this experience for my wife's birthday and it was very positive. It was just the two of us with Chef Mimi, so the service was even more personal. Everything was very clear, we were able to learn a lot, and in the end, the sweets turned out very delicious!

Aaron_EJuly 2026 • Viator

Best eclairs ever!

Fabulous experience. We had a great time and the eclairs were delicious. Chef was great. Did I mention that the eclairs were delicious?

Amanda_BJuly 2026 • Viator

Fantastique!

This is a fantastic baking class with friendly experts. You will learn all the tricks of the trade from the best in the business. Highly recommend Maison Fleuret (and check out their cute little cafe too!)