Baking with Chocolate
£215.00
Saturday 4th April 2026
9.45am – 3.30pm
This one day course at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School is a must for chocolate lovers. We will show you how to make different chocolate puddings, desserts and treats whilst also learning about meringues and pastry.
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Saturday 4th April 2026
9.45am – 3.30pm
This one day course at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School is a must for chocolate lovers. We will show you how to make different chocolate puddings, desserts and treats whilst also learning about meringues and pastry. We will give you advice on which chocolate to choose for cooking different recipes and also how to avoid chocolate disaster! You will have a bag full of chocolaty treats to take home at the end of the day!
Recipes covered may include:
Double Chocolate and Raspberry Meringue Roulade
St Clements Tart with Chocolate Pastry
Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
Chocolate Brownies
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“The amount I learned during the day far exceeded my expectations. The confidence I have gained to tackle baking I would have thought too difficult has increased enormously.” – Maureen (2024)
Dietary Requirements and Allergies:
- The recipes made on this course contain the following: GLUTEN, EGGS, DAIRY, NUTS*
- Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies or special accommodations required at the time of booking. We will be as flexible as possible, when we can, so as to be inclusive to all students but we may not be able to substitute ingredients in the recipes.
- We do everything we can to reduce the risk of cross contamination, however we cannot guarantee a completely allergen free environment and therefore our kitchens may be unsuitable for students with severe or life-threatening allergies.
*Please note this list is not exhaustive.
Age limit
Our one-day workshops and short courses are 16+ unless otherwise specified. Children aged 14 or 15 may attend with an adult over 18.
Course times
On the day, the school will be open from 9.30am and the class will begin at 9.45am. The class will be finished by 3.30pm, depending on the course and class size it may finish earlier.
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