Dessert Class in Turin: Chocolate & Hazelnut Delights

Northern Italy, Milan



Discover Turin’s chocolate tradition! Make bonet, gianduia cake, pralines, and baci di dama with hazelnuts and chocolate in a delicious hands-on dessert class.

Turin Chocolate and Hazelnut Dessert Class with Local Host

Experience a hands-on dessert class in Turin focused on chocolate and hazelnut treats, ideal for chocolate lovers and food enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Discover the history of chocolate and hazelnuts in Turin
  • Prepare iconic Piedmontese desserts such as bonet and gianduia cake
  • Create handmade pralines and traditional baci di dama cookies
  • Learn authentic techniques from a local dessert expert
  • Taste all your homemade creations in a cozy environment

Description

This hands-on class explores Turin’s confectionery tradition, dating back to the Napoleonic era when chocolatiers blended cocoa with Langhe hazelnuts to create gianduia. Guided by a passionate local, you will prepare classic Piedmontese desserts including bonet, gianduia cake, chocolate pralines, and baci di dama.

As the aromas fill the kitchen, you’ll learn simple preparation methods, local stories, and the history behind each sweet. After cooking, all creations are enjoyed together in a warm and inviting setting.

Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks, this experience offers an authentic perspective unavailable in restaurants.

Includes

  • Hands-on dessert class with a local host
  • Tasting of all prepared desserts
  • Introduction to the history of chocolate and gianduia in Turin
  • Preparation of traditional sweets: bonet, gianduia cake, pralines, and baci di dama

Excludes

  • Transportation to the venue

Important Information

  • Please provide any food intolerances or allergies, your accommodation neighborhood, and your travel plans to the host’s home when booking or by email at booking@cesarine.com with your booking reference and name.
  • Once details are received, you will be sent your host’s contact information and full address.
  • Customer support is available seven days a week for any questions.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking tip: Reserve your spot early and arrive hungry to fully enjoy this immersive local experience. Bring any dietary requirements in advance to ensure accommodations.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will prepare traditional Piedmontese sweets including bonet, gianduia cake, handmade pralines, and baci di dama.
The class is held in a cozy kitchen in Milan, inspired by Turin’s confectionery traditions.
A local dessert expert from Turin guides the class, sharing authentic techniques and regional stories.
Yes, the class is hands-on and designed for all skill levels, including beginners.
Duration varies; check the website for current class length and schedule details.
Yes, you will enjoy tasting all the desserts you prepare during the session.
Typically, you can take home your handmade pralines and some of the prepared desserts; confirm details when booking.
The class highlights chocolate and hazelnuts sourced from the Langhe region near Turin.
Check the website for the latest class availability and schedule, as it may vary.
You can book the class online through the activity provider’s website or authorized booking platforms.

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