Banoffee Pie Online Workshop: Magnolia Bakery Classics
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About this class
The absolute banoffee pie classic from the famous Magnolia Bakery in New York! Made famous through “Sex and the City,” Ms. Bunt shows you the original recipe layer by layer in this live online cooking class. Crispy cookie base, creamy homemade caramel, fresh bananas and fluffy cream - perfectly assembled without lumps or glitches! Plus: Brilliant variations from strawberry banoffee to chocolate banoffee and professional tricks for all shift desserts. New York feeling for your kitchen!
What you’ll do in the class
Your 2.5-hour banoffee pie experience from New York:
Welcome & New York Stories (15 mins)
- Welcome to Magnolia's virtual bakery!
- Story of Banoffee Pie and “Sex and the City” connection
- Overview of all ingredients and required equipment
- My personal Magnolia Bakery experiences
Block 1: The perfect cookie layer (30 min.)
- What cookies work best for layered desserts?
- Cookie preparation: Leave whole or crumble?
- Layering like tiramisu - the right technique
- Timing: When do the cookies get soft, when do they stay crispy?
- Even distribution for perfect layers
Block 2: Caramel masterclass (45 min.)
- The caramel secret: Bought vs. homemade
- Step-By-Step: Perfect caramel without lumps
- Temperature control and timing tricks
- What to do when things go wrong? rescue techniques
- Identify the right consistency - creamy, not too firm
- Cooling phase: When is it ready for the next shift?
Block 3: Banana art & layer construction (25 min.)
- Banana selection: Ripe but not too ripe
- Cutting technology for even slices
- Anti-browning tricks (lemon juice and more)
- Shift order: What goes where when?
- Distribution without caramel chaos
Block 4: Cream perfection (20 min.)
- Whip cream properly - firm but not too firm
- Sweetening and vanilla dosing
- Spraying vs. painting — which is better?
- Decorating tricks for an Instagrammable look
- Stability: This is how the cream stays perfect
Block 5: Finale & Tasting (20 min.)
- The first cut: Clean pieces without chaos
- Sideboard tips for a perfect presentation
- Joint tasting in front of the camera
- Storage: This is how it stays perfect for 2-3 days
Block 6: Modifications & professional tips (15 min.)
- Strawberry Banoffee: Fruity Variation
- Chocolate banoffee: For chocolate lovers
- More shift dessert ideas using the same technology
- Larger quantities: family size tips
- Troubleshooting: Common issues and solutions
Always available:
- Two camera angles for a perfect detailed view
- Immediate help with any questions
- Live rescue in case of caramel mishaps
- Relaxing New York atmosphere
Who is the class suitable for?
Perfect for:
- Company team building: Relaxed sweetmaking as a team experience
Particularly suitable for groups who love “Sex and the City”, love baking and sweet things, want to bring New York feeling into the living room or want to create something legendary together. Perfect for anyone who's ever dreamed of Magnolia Bakery!
