Summer Fruit Desserts: 3-Part Series

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Summer Fruit Desserts. 3-Part Series

Sunday July 11 10-11:30

Sunday July 18 10-11:30

Sunday July 25 10-11:30

A recipe handout will be provided prior to each class so students can shop for groceries needed to  complete the class, and any equipment, utensils, do-ahead steps needed. 

Week 1: Strawberry Shortcakes Two Ways  

We’ll make two versions of this iconic dessert: traditional and a chocolate version, with fresh, sweet,  vanilla scented strawberries and crème fraiche whipped cream 

Week 2: Crisps and Cobblers 

Nectarine Raspberry Cobbler and Cherry Crisp, plus ideas on different combinations of fruits that can be  used. 

Week 3: Blueberry Hand Pies 

Juicy blueberries encased in a flakey crust, baked or fried, with sweet vanilla glaze. 

About the Instructor:

JoAnne Wood was born in England, grew up in San Francisco, and comes from a long line of fine  British bakers. After graduation from the California Culinary Academy, she worked as a pastry  chef in the San Francisco Bay area. Since moving to Maine in 2000, she has worked as a professional pastry chef, owned a dessert catering company and, for more than 15 years, taught  cooking classes. She has a passion for cooking and baking, and for teaching people of all ages.