Francois Vouvray Academy/Pistachio Raspberry Wreath

  • $120

Pistachio Raspberry Wreath

  • Course
  • 23 Lessons

Master a stunning wreath cake with French flavors. In this course, I’ll teach you the recipe and techniques for the cake I’ve sold by the dozens every holiday season. You’ll learn to make a pistachio mousse, a vibrant raspberry confit, a delicious hazelnut joconde cake, and a glossy pistachio glaze, then shape it into a perfect wreath and finish it with edible festive decorations, ribbons and ornaments.

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➡️ In this video, I’ll introduce you to this French wreath cake and go over the various recipes and techniques that you will learn with this course.

Learn the secrets of a professional French Mousse Cake

Discover the recipe, techniques and insider secrets from top French chefs to craft a showstopper "entremets", a mousse cake

✅ Step-by-step guidance for a French Mousse cake

You’ll learn how to assemble and layer the mousse cake, with several techniques to get a perfectly layered cake, as done in Parisian pâtisseries

✅ Recipes from leading French pastry chefs

We will go over the recipes of a vibrant raspberry confit at the center, surrounded by a smooth pistachio mousse and resting on a hazelnut joconde cake.

✅ Become an expert of Pistachio paste

• Short on time? I’ll guide you in selecting and buying the highest-quality pistachio pastes.
• Want full control and next-level flavor? I’ll also show you how to make your own pistachio paste with truly outstanding taste.

✅ The art of glazing

We’ll create our own pistachio glaze, perfectly glossy with an intense, delicious pistachio flavor

✅ Create a show-stopping festive decoration

Let's craft a fully edible decorative bow for a perfect festive finish. How to make it and paint it. Create edible ornaments for the wreath.

Your Pastry Journey Starts Here

Recipes, techniques and secrets you’ll treasure forever

Contents

1- Introduction

In this section, you’ll learn about the cake and get prepared with all the ingredients and equipment you’ll need, whether you’re making these delicious treats for yourself or for your business.
I’ll also introduce myself and offer personal guidance along the way.

About the Wreath Dessert: for personal delight and business opportunities
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About François
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Ingredients and Equipment
The Roadmap
About the Wreath Mold

2- The insert

The Raspberry Confit
Shaping the confit ring

3- The Sponge Cake

Hazelnut Joconde Sponge
Shaping the sponge

4- Pistachio Paste

Choosing your pistachio paste
Store-bought Pistachio Pastes
Homemade Pistachio Paste

5- Filling and assembling

Pistachio Mousse
Assembling

6- Glazing

The Pistachio Glaze
Glazing the wreath

7- Decoration

Making the Ornament
Finalizing the decoration

8- Final Details

Final tips - Storing, Serving
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