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CUA 217 - Introduction to Pastries

2 credits

This course focuses on preparing cakes and tortes. Emphasis is on the techniques necessary for Bavarian creams, ganache, buttercream, whipped cream, marzipan, chocolate, and production of mignardises and petit fours. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, execute and evaluate dessert platters, individual plated desserts, and show pieces.