Ladurée is a luxury French bakery and pastry brand, famous worldwide for its delicious and beautifully crafted Parisian-style macarons. Now, fans of the famous patisserie have a new experience to add to their must-try list! Ladurée Canada is now offering the opportunity to learn first-hand how to recreate the most iconic pastries, including the mouth-watering Ispahan, right here at the Ladurée Pastry Laboratory in Toronto.
The rare learning opportunity is lead by Ladurée Executive Pastry Chef Alexandra Launey and her team. The class takes guests behind the scenes in this exquisite hands-on experience in recreate the patisserie’s famous Ispahan. Guests also can ask all the questions you’ve ever wanted to about French pastry baking techniques and gain insight into Ladurée world of perfect sweets!
Founded in Paris in 1862 by Louis-Ernest Ladurée, the brand has a long history and reputation for excellence also in French pastries. It now has locations around the world, including New York, Tokyo, London, Dubai and yes, Toronto. Its international presence has made it a symbol of French pastry artistry. And if you’ve travelled to visit the Ladurée locations globally you would notice the consistency in the pastries. Interesting fact; the pastries, like the Ispahan are freshly made to exact specifications daily and locally in each city.
Ladurée is more than just a bakery; it has become a symbol of French culture, sophistication, and indulgence attracting food lovers and tourists alike for a quintessential French experience.
Why is the Ispahan so iconic and loved?
The Ispahan is one of Ladurée’s most celebrated and iconic pastries, created by the legendary French pastry chef Pierre Hermé when he worked at Ladurée. Named after the city in Iran, this dessert is an elegant, delicate combination of flavors inspired by Middle Eastern aromas. The Ispahan highlights the luxurious trio of rose, raspberry, and lychee, capturing a floral-fruity harmony that is both unique and unforgettable.
The Ispahan’s balance of sweetness, tartness, and floral notes creates a memorable and refined tasting experience. Its intricate flavours and beautiful presentation have made it a favourite worldwide.
Today, the Ispahan is recognized as one of the most cherish French pastries and Ladurée’s version remains among the most famous around the world.
Ladurée’s Pastry Class is ideal for food lovers and travellers. Great holiday gift or activity with friends, family, and colleagues.
What to expect… a hands-on demonstration and step-by-step instruction with guidance and tips from the pro. All the ingredients are provided including the most perfect raspberries we’ve ever laid eyes on! The class is approximately 2 hours. You’ll be able to recreate the pastry and take home your very own to impress your family and friends!
More information and how to book a class be found here.
We’ve also included this amazing experience in our “Where you can have an Emily in Paris moment in Toronto” article!
Thank you to Ladurée Canada for inviting me to this dream come true experience!