Macaron Secrets

Fruit & Chocolate Valrhona

Introduction

Discover the essential steps to make perfect homemade macarons — from preparing the shells to piping — while learning how to make delicious ganaches with seasonal fruits and Valrhona chocolate.

River zone

Garonne, Rhône

Number of pax

130

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Kind

On board

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Objective

Discover the essential steps to make perfect homemade macarons — from preparing the shells to piping — while learning how to make delicious ganaches with seasonal fruits and Valrhona chocolate.

Flavors in the spotlight

Fruity ganaches made with seasonal produce
Valrhona chocolate ganache

Equipment provided

Baking ingredients and equipment
Printed recipe cards for each participant
Pre-baked macarons for the final tasting

Workshop led by:

A professional pastry chef , passionate about teaching and delicious food, who will reveal the secrets of a successful macaron.

Workshop Outline

Audience: General public, ages 10 and up.

1. Home & Introduction

Participant reception
Introduction of the pastry chef and the workshop schedule
Focus on quality ingredients: fresh seasonal fruit & Valrhona chocolate

2. Recipe demonstration

Complete explanation of the macaron shell recipe (meringue technique, macaronage, piping)
Presentation of the cooking process (described but not carried out on site)
Live preparation of two ganaches:
– Fruity ganache of the moment
Valrhona chocolate ganache, smooth and balanced

3. Practical application: poaching

The participants poach the cockles with the chef’s guidance.
Gesture correction and personalized advice

4.Interactive workshop

Throughout the workshop, participants can ask their questions.
The chef shares his tips and seasonal variations.

5. Recipe card

Each participant leaves with a complete recipe card :
– Detailed steps
– Exact quantities
– Cooking tips to try at home

6. Tasting
Tasting of macarons made in advance by the chef , filled with the ganaches of the day