The Christmas Dessert Collection
Add a little festive magic to your dessert table this Christmas with our beautiful collection of elegant make-ahead desserts.
In this hands-on masterclass, you'll create two stunning French-style verrines (layered glass desserts) that are guaranteed to impress family and friends throughout the festive season.
Taught by our resident Patisserie Chef, this specialist class will introduce you to the techniques and precision behind modern desserts, while remaining completely achievable for home bakers.
Perfect for Christmas entertaining, these individual desserts can be prepared in advance, allowing you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the celebrations.
Whether you're hosting Christmas dinner, attending festive parties or simply looking to expand your dessert repertoire, this masterclass will leave you with the skills and confidence to create truly memorable desserts this Christmas.
UPCOMING CLASSES
Friday 18th December 2026 | 10-5
220 British pounds
During this class you will learn how to:
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Create perfectly smooth panna cottas and silky mousses
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Master the art of layering desserts for a professional finish
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Work confidently with gelatine to create beautiful set desserts and gelées
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Make fruit compotes with the perfect texture and flavour balance
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Pipe and assemble elegant verrines with clean, defined layers
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Create crunchy dessert elements to add contrast and texture
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Decorate desserts for a stylish boutique-patisserie finish
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Prepare impressive make-ahead desserts for entertaining and special occasions
What's included?
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A full day of expert tuition in our teaching kitchen
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All ingredients, equipment and specialist tools provided
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Step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on guidance throughout
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Your own collection of festive desserts to take home (glassware included)
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Printed recipes and notes to recreate the desserts at home
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Tea, coffee and refreshments throughout the day
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Plenty of festive inspiration ready for Christmas entertaining
kind words
“Another lovely, informative day at The Cake College! Beautiful setting, all equipment provided and knowledgable tutors willing to answer any and all cake queries! Couldn’t recommend enough”
Gemma, Berkshire