Holiday Pastry Class with Chef Michael Finehirsh
About this Event
Holiday Pastry Class with Chef Michael Finehirsh
AN INTERACTIVE, HANDS-ON CLASS
Apple Tarte Tatin & Palmiers • A Two-Hour Hands-On Experience
$199 PER PERSON
Tuesday, December 8
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Wakeman Town Farm
134 Cross Highway, Westport, CT 06880
Welcome the season with an afternoon of butter, caramel, and flaky layers. This is an interactive, hands-on class: you'll work alongside Chef Michael Finehirsh at every step. Over two hours, he'll teach you two classic French pastries, a glossy apple tarte Tatin and crisp palmiers, both sweet and savory. You'll go home with new skills and pastries ready for holiday entertaining.
MEET CHEF MICHAEL
Michael has worked as a pastry chef in New York, Paris, and London. He was pastry chef at the legendary Lutèce and has worked in the kitchens of Aureole, Daniel, Peacock Alley, and Bouley. He trained at Fauchon in Paris and Le Gavroche in London.
Through Palmier by Michael Finehirsh, he teaches classical French foundations alongside modern technique. His classes are warm and personal, and they're designed to make you fall in love with baking.
Apple Tarte Tatin
The famous French upside-down apple tart
Deep amber caramel, tender apples, and golden, buttery pastry, all turned out in one satisfying flip.
Michael will guide you through each step: cooking the caramel, arranging the apples, assembling your tart, and the final dramatic turn.
ON THE MENU
Sweet & Savory Palmiers
France's beloved "elephant ears"
Puff pastry folded into the signature heart shape and baked until crisp and flaky.
+ Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers: Buttery layers with crackly, caramelized edges. Perfect for dessert or with a morning coffee.
+ Rosemary Palmiers: Fragrant, savory, and elegant. A lovely bite for holiday cocktails or an appetizer spread.
You'll learn the folding, chilling, and slicing techniques that give palmiers their beautiful shape and delicate layers.
HOW IT WORKS
The puff pastry dough is made ahead of time, so you'll spend the full two hours rolling, shaping, assembling, baking, and tasting. Michael will be right beside you with tips and guidance throughout.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
www.wakemantownfarm.org
Where is it happening?
USD 214.19
