In this class, you will see why everyone saves room for dessert at Oleana! Pastry Chef Nik Mastalerz is the restaurant’s dessert wizard and pistachios are one of his favorite ingredients. In many cultures, pistachios are known as the "happy nut" because the shells partially open and resemble a smile when they are ripe. Pistachios are a cherished ingredient in Mediterranean feasts because of their tremendous flavor, emerald green color, and cultural symbolism of hospitality, generosity, and abundance. The recipes for this class are inspired by Nik’s love for the happy nut, particularly ones from the southeastern Turkish city of Antep. You'll enjoy: mussel baklava with pistachio frangipane and smoked cardamom syrup, pistachio semifreddo with Turkish coffee lady fingers, and whipped mascarpone with strawberries and rose hibiscus candied pistachios.

A note about our dessert classes: In addition to the recipes above, you’ll also enjoy a light savory meal. And don’t worry when your sweet tooth gets satisfied - we will send you home with leftovers to enjoy later!

Instructor: Nik Mastalerz, Pastry Chef

Tickets: $130

All of our classes are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking. We will send you home with all of the recipes from class. If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request.