Christmas Gifts Cooking Class – Fruit Mince Tarts & Nougat de Montélimar

2.00pm – 5.30pm

Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Gifts Cooking Class, where you’ll create delicious homemade treats perfect for holiday gifting! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make traditional Fruit Mince Tarts and the elegant Nougat de Montélimar, a soft, chewy French nougat filled with nuts. At the end of the class, you’ll package your beautiful creations, ready to give as thoughtful Christmas gifts.

What You’ll Make:
Fruit Mince Tarts: Learn to make buttery, flaky pastry from scratch, filled with a rich, spiced fruit mince that’s bursting with festive flavours. These classic tarts are a Christmas favourite, perfect for sharing or gifting.
Nougat de Montélimar: Master the art of creating this traditional French confection, known for its delicate sweetness and chewy texture. We’ll make a batch filled with roasted nuts resulting in a luxurious holiday treat.
What You’ll Learn:
How to make perfect shortcrust pastry for your tarts
Techniques for preparing spiced fruit mince with a balance of flavours
The process of making nougat, including handling sugar syrups and achieving the ideal texture
Tips for beautifully packaging your homemade treats, making them perfect for gifting
By the end of the class, you’ll have a batch of handmade Fruit Mince Tarts and Nougat de Montélimar packaged and ready to share with loved ones, along with the skills to recreate these holiday classics at home.

All ingredients and recipes are provided. Join us for a festive and creative experience that combines baking, candy-making, and the joy of giving!