Vanilla and Extracts Masterclass with Baptiste Depoorter (France)

Description

Chef Baptiste Depoorter from France will visit Riga to lead a special professional masterclass on vanilla and its diverse uses in recipes. We invite HoReCa and pastry professionals to attend a special masterclass to expand their knowledge of PROVA Gourmet products, taste and gather new ideas. About the expert: Baptiste Depoorter has been passionate about pastry since childhood. His professional experience has allowed him to develop skills in pastry, bread baking, chocolate and ice cream production, as well as creating various desserts. In his work Baptiste particularly values high-quality ingredients, their origin and flavor, seeking ways to highlight their nuances with a professional approach. Currently Baptiste is one of the Prova Gourmet chefs and works at the restaurant “Fouquet’s” in Paris, where he continues to refine his craft.

Pastry seminar (14.10.): Participants will gain practical knowledge about vanilla and extracts, learning their sensory differences, functionality and application in various recipes. PROVA products will be demonstrated and tasted in the practical part, providing an opportunity to better understand their properties and potential, and to evaluate possibilities for expanding the product range. Program & recipes: vanilla pods – for making vanilla tarts using Madagascar vanilla; vanilla extract – for a gentle and aromatic vanilla crémeux; vanilla paste – for a rich vanilla ganache; coffee extract – for making classic Italian tiramisu; new extracts – in a brioche-type cinnamon roll recipe, demonstrating versatile application; natural flavors – travel cake in three flavor variations: coconut, pistachio and hazelnut; Caviani – for making vanilla sponge; vanilla powder and sugar – participants will have the opportunity to examine and learn about samples of these products.

Time and duration: 10:00-12:00 (2 hours). Working language: English, translation as needed. Informational materials will be available in Latvian. Location: Culinary studio, Mūkusalas 73, Riga. Price: EUR 30 + VAT.