Learn how to make the perfect French lemon meringue tart with a crisp sweet shortcrust pastry, homemade lemon curd, and silky Italian meringue. Guided by a French pastry chef in Sonoma County, this hands-on workshop is designed for all levels and combines technique, creativity, and authentic French pastry know-how.
Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
Learn how to prepare a classic French sweet shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée sucrée) — buttery, crisp, and perfectly baked as the base of your tart. You will also learn how to line a tart tin with perfectly sharp and clean edges for a professional finish.
Homemade lemon curd
Master the technique for a smooth, tangy lemon curd — the bright, citrusy heart of the tart.
Italian meringue
Discover the secrets of Italian meringue — how to whip and cook it to achieve a glossy, light, and stable topping.
Assembly & decoration
Assemble and decorate your tart with precision — combining all three components into a finished, elegant creation ready to take home.
Sweet shortcrust tart shell
Homemade lemon curd
Silky Italian meringue
Fully assembled lemon meringue tart
Each participant builds their own tart from scratch in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. You'll leave with your finished creation, the full recipe, and the confidence to recreate this French classic at home — crust, curd, meringue, and all.
Classes are open to guests ages 12 and up, with a maximum of 8 participants per workshop to ensure a personalized hands-on experience. A minimum of 3 participants is required. If fewer than 3 guests are registered 5 days before the class, we will contact you to reschedule to another available date or issue a full refund.
Red Terms of Service & Workshop Policies (.pdf)
Schedule: Saturdays, 4 pm to 6 pm
Photos for illustrative purposes only
Learn how to make the perfect French lemon meringue tart with a crisp sweet shortcrust pastry, homemade lemon curd, and silky Italian meringue. Guided by a French pastry chef in Sonoma County, this hands-on workshop is designed for all levels and combines technique, creativity, and authentic French pastry know-how.
Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
Learn how to prepare a classic French sweet shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée sucrée) — buttery, crisp, and perfectly baked as the base of your tart. You will also learn how to line a tart tin with perfectly sharp and clean edges for a professional finish.
Homemade lemon curd
Master the technique for a smooth, tangy lemon curd — the bright, citrusy heart of the tart.
Italian meringue
Discover the secrets of Italian meringue — how to whip and cook it to achieve a glossy, light, and stable topping.
Assembly & decoration
Assemble and decorate your tart with precision — combining all three components into a finished, elegant creation ready to take home.
Sweet shortcrust tart shell
Homemade lemon curd
Silky Italian meringue
Fully assembled lemon meringue tart
Each participant builds their own tart from scratch in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. You'll leave with your finished creation, the full recipe, and the confidence to recreate this French classic at home — crust, curd, meringue, and all.
Classes are open to guests ages 12 and up, with a maximum of 8 participants per workshop to ensure a personalized hands-on experience. A minimum of 3 participants is required. If fewer than 3 guests are registered 5 days before the class, we will contact you to reschedule to another available date or issue a full refund.
Red Terms of Service & Workshop Policies (.pdf)
Schedule: Saturdays, 4 pm to 6 pm
Photos for illustrative purposes only
