French dessert classics: chocolate mousse & vanilla crème brûlée
Discover two timeless French dessert icons from your own kitchen: an airy, intense dark chocolate mousse and a silky vanilla crème brûlée with that irresistible caramelized top.
Join Chef Guillaume Nimeskern for a fully guided, hands-on online class where technique meets indulgence. We will start with the crème brûlée to allow proper baking and chilling time, then finish with the torching step together during the session.
What you will learn
- Dark chocolate mousse: smooth, airy, and deeply chocolatey
- Vanilla crème brûlée: creamy custard with a crisp caramel shell
You will build strong fundamentals you can reuse across French pastry: aeration, gentle folding, custard setting, and caramelization.
Key techniques covered
- Whisking egg whites to soft peaks and firm peaks
- Baking chocolate in a bain-marie for even, gentle heat
- Folding for a light, stable mousse texture (no deflating)
- Knowing when crème brûlée is perfectly set (no overbaking)
- Using a kitchen torch safely for a thin, crackly caramel top
You won’t just watch; you will practice alongside the chef in real time.
Equipment needed
- Individual ramekins
- Deep baking tray (for bain-marie)
- Stand mixer (KitchenAid-style) or electric mixer
- Kitchen torch
(Full ingredient list sent after registration.)
A joyful approach to French pastry
Originally trained as a chemical engineer, Chef Guillaume brings scientific precision to pastry while teaching with warmth and clarity. He explains the “why” behind perfect textures—how mousse gets its lift and how custard sets—so you can repeat the results with confidence.
After earning his CAP Pâtissier (French Pastry Professional Certificate), he has led hundreds of workshops in both French and English, always blending strong foundations with a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere.
Why this class is unique
- Live, interactive online format
- Clear, structured professional guidance
- Two classic French desserts in one session
- Time for questions and troubleshooting
- Small group dynamic for real connection
You will finish the session with a restaurant-style chocolate mousse and a vanilla crème brûlée topped with a perfectly crackly caramel layer.
Who is this for?
- Chocolate lovers
- Home bakers building strong foundational pastry techniques
- Anyone curious about classic French dessert making
- All skill levels welcome
Language: English & French
Spaces are limited to ensure personal guidance and interaction.
Reserve your spot today for a refined French dessert experience you can recreate again and again.
Allergens: Dairy and eggs.
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What our participants say
Chef Guillaume was wonderful. He provided tips and techniques throughout the session and shared additional ideas like how to turn the choux pastry into éclairs, gougères and other recipes like cervelle de canut. 10/10!
John. 2-hour online workshop - Vanilla Cream Puffs with Chef Guillaume Nimeskern
This was my first event with Patisserie mon Amour and it was an amazing experience. I loved getting a behind the scenes to the production of one of my favorite bakeries in the city. Getting to learn their recipe, tips and hands-on help is very valuable and we get a great baked good to take home!
Sarah. 3-hour in-person masterclass with Renaud Lacipière, the French Guys - Seattle
My husband and I attended the Mont Blanc class at Le Panier. What a wonderful evening with engaging Pastry Chef - Victoria. Very good presenter and engaging interactions with participants. The recipe, demo and tips were really helpful. Such an elegant festive cake! Thank you to owner, GM, Marketing of Le Panier and partner - Patisserie Mont Amour for the attentiveness. It was truly a wonderful evening!
Pauline - 2-hour after-hours Mont Blanc evening at Le Panier - Seattle
Laurence was an absolute delight, and she clearly put a lot of work into setting up and prepping for the class, which was so much fun, and I learned a lot. My husband, who has spent a fair amount of time in France, said the canelés I brought home were the most delicious French pastry he's ever had, so I'd say the class garners an A+!
Melinda. In-person 2.5-hour workshop at PCC
A warm Thank you to Patisserie Mon Amour and Chef Mickael for this wonderful Eclairs online workshop, both professional and fun. I really enjoyed the detailed and patient instructions of Chef Mickael, the caring and attention to detail provided by Laurence and the overall experience. The use of multiple angles camera really helped us understand the textures of the dough and cream required to create a beautiful and yummy eclair.
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