Small Desserts & Pastries

Course code BAKG 1349

Credit 3.0

Length 75.0 hours

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This course focuses on the technical and artistic aspects of creating small desserts and pastries, covering topics such as assembly techniques and contemporary design and finishing issues. Students create a variety of small desserts and pastries suitable for individuals, buffet tables and parties, using repetition in solidifying their technical skills.

This course is part of the full-time Baking and Pastry Arts - Pastry Program.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • need for small desserts and pastries, design considerations, flavor combinations, french pastry, small cakes, petits fours, storage and packaging; mathematical conversions, application of baker's percentage; interpretation of formulas; correct use of tools & equipment; supporting team members; writing and executing daily production lists; critical analysis of product outcomes; recording observations of performance and development; punctuality; health and safety rules and regulations; application of inventory and waste management

Course schedules

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How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.