The French Culinary Institute
New York
 

Pastry, Cake, and Bread Baking

Total Immersion Pastry Chef Training

Learn the skills you'll need to work as a pastry chef, from pâte à choux to sugar pulling—plus gain insight into opening a business.
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Classic Pastry Arts
Immerse yourself in classical pastry training then bring your education alive with a 7-day trip to Lyon, France.
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Classic Pastry Arts
French Intensive
Study the classic baking and decorating techniques of cake designers and also stay up to date with the latest trends in this 300-hour course.
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Cake Techniques & Design
Bake your way to a fundamental understanding of the chemistry, ingredients, and hands-on techniques needed to achieve consistent results.
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Art of International Bread Baking

Serious Amateur Pastry Courses

Amateur bakers who aspire to take their skills to new heights will acquire the techniques to create a range of delectable desserts.
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Pastry Techniques
Learn the proper mixing, kneading, and baking techniques to make a variety of breads from around the world.
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Artisanal Bread Baking
Bake up a bounty of scrumptious breakfast favorites, including crumb muffins, biscuits, and sticky buns.
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Breakfast Breads and Pastries
In 25 hours, attain the chocolate-making skill to make melt-in-your-mouth delights including truffles, bonbons, and dipped toffee.
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Chocolate Candy and Confections
Get the techniques to make decadent chocolate desserts, plus decorating tips to make your creations shine.
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Chocolate Desserts
In this course, you’ll bake, construct, and decorate your own three-tier cake to spectacular effect.
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Fondant and Royal Icing
Acquire the skills to make buttery crusts, luscious fillings, and tantalizing embellishments for a variety of tarts.
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Introduction to Tarts and Shortbreads
Learn mix, shape, proof, and bake a variety of delicious French breads at home.
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Parisian Breads
Learn to construct beautiful flowers, complete with petals, leaves, and fine touches of color.
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Sugar Paste Flowers
Enjoy the richly satisfying experience of baking delicious—and good-for-you—fresh whole grain and flat breads.
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Whole Grain & Flat Breads

One-Day Classes

Learn the art of working with chocolate, while making your own truffles and chocolate candies.
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Chocolate Treats and Truffles
Take the mystery out of laminated doughs and learn how to make this pastry favorite.
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Classic Croissants

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Cream Puffs, Eclairs, and More
Learn the finer points of piping and decorating cupcakes of your own design.
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Cupcake Decorating
Learn how to make these quintessentially French confections at home.
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Macarons and Madeleines
Learn the skills to make this unique boiled-then-baked bread, with all the trimmings.
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The New York Bagel
Learn the key techniques to make your own baguettes at home like a pro.
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The Perfect Baguette

For Teens

This class is designed for young adults, ages 13 and up, who want to learn the fundamentals of fine cooking.
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Cooking Camp for Teens
Learn the art of working with chocolate, while making your own truffles and chocolate candies.
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Chocolate Treats and Truffles

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Cream Puffs, Eclairs, and More
Learn the finer points of piping and decorating cupcakes of your own design.
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Cupcake Decorating
Learn how to make these quintessentially French confections at home.
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Macarons and Madeleines