- LanguagePortuguese, English, French
- Duration2H30
- DifficultyBeginner
- Next Date14/06/2026
Lemon meringue tart workshop in Alvalade, Lisbon at MOUSSE for anyone who wants to learn to make this iconic French dessert entirely from scratch using the techniques of a professional pastry chef. In this 2.5-hour hands-on class, a French pastry chef trained in Paris and formerly the owner of a French pastry shop in Lisbon guides you step by step through a crisp pâte sucrée, a smooth and tangy lemon cream and a light glossy meringue, with piping and finishing techniques for a clean and elegant result. Beginner-friendly, small group of maximum ten participants, and conducted in English with explanations available in Portuguese and French.
The session is designed around understanding as much as execution, taking the time to explain why things work and not just how, so you leave with a reliable method you can repeat confidently at home rather than a single recipe you followed once. You make three lemon meringue tarts during the session, assuming you do not eat them all before the end. MOUSSE keeps groups intentionally small and the atmosphere warm and relaxed, reflecting a genuine belief that French pastry should be shared and experienced rather than admired behind a bakery window.
What you’ll learn
🍋 How to prepare and handle pâte sucrée for a perfectly crisp sweet shortcrust pastry
🍋 How to make a smooth and well-balanced lemon cream from scratch
🍋 The fundamentals of French meringue and how to achieve a light and glossy result
🍋 Piping and finishing techniques for a clean and elegant tart presentation
🍋 The reasoning behind each technique so you can troubleshoot and adapt at home
What’s included
🥐 Full 2.5-hour guided pastry session with step-by-step professional instruction
🥐 All ingredients and equipment for the full session
🥐 Three lemon meringue tarts you made yourself to take home
🥐 A reliable recipe method and the confidence to recreate it independently
What you leave with
Three handmade lemon meringue tarts, a professional understanding of the method behind them and the confidence to finally succeed with this dessert in your own kitchen.
I am a French pastry chef trained in Paris, specialising in classic French pastry techniques. I previously owned my own French pastry shop in Lisbon, where I fully explored traditional French pastry, played with flavours and introduced locals to both iconic classics and original creations. Today I focus on teaching and sharing this craft. Creating these workshops is a genuine pleasure. I love passing on professional techniques, watching people gain confidence and seeing them enjoy the process of making something beautiful themselves.
Duration 2.5 hours. Takes place in Alvalade, Lisbon. Maximum 10 participants. Beginner to intermediate level. Sessions in English with explanations in Portuguese and French available. Photos may be taken during the session.
Related Tags: Food & Drinks, Baking
FAQ
Is this workshop suitable for beginners?
Yes, absolutely. No prior experience is needed.
What language is the workshop in?
English (explanations available in Portuguese and French)
What’s included?
All ingredients, equipment, recipes, and your pastries to take home.
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More about your Teacher MOUSSE
At MOUSSE, we believe French pastry should be shared, experienced and enjoyed by everyone, not only admired behind a bakery window.
Based in Lisbon, we host intimate hands-on pastry workshops where guests learn how to create iconic French desserts in a warm, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. From Éclairs and Paris-Brest to Fraisier or Lemon Meringue Tart, each class is designed as a true immersion into French pastry culture.
Our workshops are made for curious beginners, passionate food lovers, travelers looking for an authentic experience, and anyone who simply enjoys beautiful desserts and meaningful moments around food.
More than a cooking class, MOUSSE is about slowing down, creating something with your hands, learning real techniques and sharing a convivial moment together. We keep our groups intentionally small to make the experience personal, interactive and accessible to all levels.
During the workshop, participants are guided step-by-step through the recipe, discovering professional techniques, practical tips and the story behind each dessert. At the end of the class, everyone leaves with their handmade pastries, recipe notes and the confidence to recreate them at home.
Inspired by both French pastry tradition and Lisbon’s creative energy, MOUSSE combines elegance, generosity and a touch of indulgence in every workshop.
Whether you come alone, with friends, as a couple or while visiting Lisbon, we hope to make you feel at home.
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