{"id":513,"date":"2024-10-02T14:15:43","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T18:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/foodstudies\/?page_id=513"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:35:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:35:37","slug":"pastry-arts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/foodstudies\/programs\/pastry-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"Pastry Arts at BU"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Immerse yourself in the art of pastry making at BU\u2019s Metropolitan College (MET). Led by highly respected pastry chefs, our hands-on pastry arts programs range from a 14-week professional-level intensive to 6-week, self-paced online courses. Gain the skills to make pastries and confections of all stripes. <\/p>\n

Pastry Arts programs are available for credit, including as electives in the Master of Arts in Gastronomy<\/a> and the Graduate Certificate in Food Studies<\/a>. Learn how to register for credit<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Professional Pastry Arts Program<\/h3>\r\n

BU\u2019s intensive, 14-week program in pastry arts provides the foundational skills and sensory knowledge necessary for entry level positions in restaurants and professional bake shops.<\/p>\r\n

Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Pastry Arts 1 Online<\/h3>\r\n

This online baking course with Pastry Chef Janine Sciarappa demystifies pastry making and provides you with the tips and tricks to create stunning pastries from home.<\/p>\r\n

Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

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Bake Like a Pro Class<\/h3>\r\n

This hands-on class is designed for beginners and aspiring cooks alike and guides you through the fundamentals of meal preparation, ingredient selection, and proper seasoning.<\/p>\r\n

Learn More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

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Baking Essentials: From Cookies to Cake Decorating<\/h3>\r\n

In this online class, Pastry Chef Janine Sciarappa will teach you to identify and prepare a variety of cookie doughs, to master both stovetop and baked custards, and to create Swiss and French meringues while understanding differences in peak development.<\/p>\r\n

Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

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Baking Essentials: From P\u00e2te \u00e0 Choux to Showstoppers<\/h3>\r\n

This online course covers the skills to create classic pastry showstoppers, from tatin to chocolate Charlotte to delicate macarons, while learning how preparation methods influence texture, flavor, and form.<\/p>\r\n

Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Why BU\u2019s Pastry Arts Programs?<\/h2>\n
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Comprehensive, Hands-On Training <\/h3>\n

Work with experienced pastry chefs to learn foundational and advanced techniques in baking and pastry arts.<\/div>\n

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Diverse Curriculum and Career Preparation<\/h3>\n

From artisan breads to specialty baking, gain the skills needed for entry-level positions or entrepreneurial ventures in the food industry.<\/div>\n

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State-of-the-Art Facilities and Resources <\/h3>\n

Benefit from a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen, access to video lectures, and an extensive culinary library.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Gastronomy and Food Studies<\/h3>\r\n

Hone your scholarship around society\u2019s complex relationship with food throughout history.<\/p>\r\n

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Culinary Arts<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

BU\u2019s full-time, chef-taught culinary arts program is the only one of its kind in the country.<\/p>\r\n

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Wine Studies<\/h3>\r\n

Explore the world of wine with a multi-course curriculum that will enhance expertise.<\/p>\r\n

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Cheese Studies<\/h3>\r\n

Examine the journey of cheese from farm to table, while learning hands-on techniques.<\/p>\r\n

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Immerse yourself in the art of pastry making at BU\u2019s Metropolitan College (MET). Led by highly respected pastry chefs, our hands-on pastry arts programs range from a 14-week professional-level intensive to 6-week, self-paced online courses. Gain the skills to make pastries and confections of all stripes. Pastry Arts programs are available for credit, including as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21777,"featured_media":0,"parent":502,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/no-sidebars.php","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/foodstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/513"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/foodstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/foodstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/foodstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21777"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/foodstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=513"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/foodstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/513\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2471,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/foodstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/513\/revisions\/2471"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/foodstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/502"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/foodstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}