Cheesecake & Homemade Toppings W/ Chef Deidre Harruff, November 29th at 3PM, $70 per Person, BYOB

About this event

Bake a creamy, show-stopping cheesecake and learn to top it three ways.

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make a smooth, rich cheesecake from scratch, along with three homemade toppings that turn a classic dessert into something special. We’ll cover the techniques that make cheesecake work: mixing for a silky texture, baking gently to avoid cracks, and cooling properly for clean slices.

What you’ll make

• Pecan Pie Topping: Toasted pecans cooked with brown sugar, flour, salt, and butter into a sweet, buttery, caramel-style crunch.

• Blackberry Topping: Fresh blackberries simmered with sugar, cornstarch, and water into a glossy, vibrant fruit sauce with the right balance of sweet and tart.

• Almond Cream Topping: A light, tangy whipped topping made with sour cream, powdered sugar, and almond flavoring.

What you’ll learn

• How to prepare and bake a cheesecake that’s creamy, never rubbery

• How to thicken a fruit topping with cornstarch for a perfect pourable consistency

• How to balance sweetness, richness, and tang across different toppings

• Tips for mixing and matching toppings to suit any occasion

Who it’s for: Home bakers of all skill levels. No experience needed, just a love of dessert.

From Serenity Knoll Cooking School