Warm up this winter with The Hutong and TooToo! Chestnuts roasting on an open fire may be the world’s favorite wintertime snack, but there’s more to this versatile little nut. Join us for a new take on a delightful seasonal treat that raises the humble local chestnut to the heights of the most sublime pâtisserie: the Mont Blanc. In this class, we’ll start by making crème de marron from scratch and then make a sponge cake base, crème pâtissière and meringue filling – all crowned by homemade jam for a pastry truly worthy of its namesake. You’ll bring home a small jar of crème de marron plus three of your pastry creations to share with friends and family.

This class will bring you the best, freshest chestnuts from TooToo’s organic farm in Pinggu County. TooToo is a leader in organic farming, and has set up a special department to serve foreigners in Beijing, headed by a team of professionals from China and Germany. TooToo Organic Farm is approved by the European certifier ECOCERT and the Chinese organic certifier COFCC. For more information on TooToo Organic Farm and their Home Delivery Service in Beijing, visit their English online shopping website: http://shop.tootoo.cn

• Sunday November 23rd, 14:30 – 17:00
• Cost: 300 RMB, 250 for members