Beignet Cooking Class at a Trendy Local Café in St. Louis

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Bring a taste of New Orleans to your kitchen in this fun St. Louis dessert-making experience. In this class, Chef Legina breaks down the process of making beignets into simple, approachable steps. Start by mixing and proofing a traditional dough made with yeast, eggs, evaporated milk and vanilla, learning the techniques behind soft, tender pastries. Next, fry your beignets to a golden finish and create a smooth chocolate filling for a rich contrast inside. To complete the dish, prepare a tangy lemon glaze that adds brightness and balance to every bite. Enjoy your handmade beignets fresh from the fryer and leave with practical baking techniques you can recreate at home.

Example Menu

Main

Beignets

With sugar, yeast, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla and flour

Main

Chocolate Filling

With semisweet chocolate, salt, confectioner's sugar, espresso powder, heavy cream and vanilla

Main

Lemon Glaze

With lemon juice and confectioner's sugar

What's Included

A fun, hands-on 2-hour cooking class led by a talented local chef.
All ingredients and cooking tools provided.
Expert instruction, tips and chef secrets you’ll use daily.
An authentic experience hosted at a local public brewery, distillery, craft beer bar or wine bar.
Drinks are available for purchase at the bar of the venue. Prices range from $3 to $20.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session. Upon arrival, check in with the host or staff at the entrance and mention that you're attending the event.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Master the art of warm, pillowy beignets in this hands-on St. Louis cooking class. This interactive experience with Chef Legina teaches you how to make authentic New Orleans-style beignets from scratch. You’ll begin by preparing a classic dough with sugar, yeast, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla and flour, learning how to mix and work the dough for the right light, airy texture.

Once the dough is ready, Chef Legina will guide you through shaping and frying your beignets until golden and perfectly puffed. Then, prepare a rich chocolate filling with semisweet chocolate, espresso powder and cream for a decadent center.

Finish by topping your warm beignets with a bright lemon glaze and enjoy a fresh batch of handmade pastries.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
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