PSELEN690 - Entremets Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning

Semester Credits: 3

Contact Hours: 45

Prerequisites: Master Italian Pastry Arts II or equivalent. Unofficial transcript submission required.

Description: 3 semester credits. Pastry Art finds its greatest expression in the production of entremets. Pastry Chefs all around the world use entremets to create their signature collections and their fame.
The course will focus on the application of dedicated mousse bases, textural inserts, “cremoso”, cremeaux, buttercreams, supremes, alcohol application. An emphasis will be put in the development of tartlet entremets, application of vegetables, spices and exotic ingredients and the creation of room temperature entremets. This course is entirely dedicated to the application of all advanced and master pastry techniques for the creation of what can be considered to be the business card of a Pastry Chef.




 This course consists of experiential learning hours with our Community Engagement Member Institutions (CEMI). CEMI are dynamic learning environments created to foster learning through a structured interaction with the community. In addition to regular lecture hours, students will be involved in learning by doing through real projects and integration with the local population and territory in order to remove cultural and learning barriers as well as to develop a strong likelihood for success in life. The experiential learning hours are fully supervised by instructors who track students step by step during their learning experience, monitor and advise according to student needs, and support student initiative. This unique learning model allows students to benefit from an all-encompassing educational experience based on theory and practice in real enterprises, learning of comprehensive operational processes, problem-solving, leadership, and management. Prerequisites: Master Italian Pastry Arts II or equivalent.