Ian’s Apple, Tarragon, Pecan & Caramel Cheesecakes

Join the brilliant Ian Cumming (GBBO, series 6) live from Cambridge who will teach you to make the beautiful Apple & Tarragon and Pecan & Caramel Cheesecakes

We’ll start off the class with an introductory welcome and some background from Ian's time on TV, before we ask you to put on your aprons and bake along as you watch Ian demonstrate all the skills required to make this lovely treat on Saturday 16th July at 5pm UK time.

Our class will take around 2 hours as we bake our masterpieces before you can tuck into the fruits of your labour all whilst hearing fantastic memories and stories and tips throughout from Ian. Tickets are priced at £35 for individuals and £50 for groups of two or more that will join from the same household. Places are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled or altered after purchase.

Equipment & Ingredients:

Equipment:

Mixing bowl

Wooden spoon

large baking tray

Baking parchment

2 x 6inch springform tins

small baking tray

spatulas

electric whisk

saucepan

small mixing bowls

digital scales

Ingredients:

For the bases:

120g (8 ½ tbsp.) unsalted butter

60g (⅓ cup) caster sugar

120g plain flour (1 cup, sifted then measured)

¼ tsp salt

60g (½ cup) ground rice*

1/2 to 1 tsp vanilla extract / essence

Oil or release spray

*If you can’t get hold of ground rice just use an extra 60g (½ cup) of plain flour.

For the Caramel Sauce:

60g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter

100g (just under ½ cup) double cream

50g (¼ cup) dark brown soft sugar

salt to taste

vanilla to taste

For the Cheesecake:

400g (1 ¾ cups) cream cheese*

80g (⅓ cup + 2 tbsp) caster sugar

2.5tsp cornflour

1 large egg

2 large egg yolks

For the Apple & Tarragon Cheesecake:

2 Braeburn apples

280g (half) of above cheesecake mix

100g (just under ½ cup) double cream

30g (2 ½ tbsp) caster sugar

1tbsp chopped fresh tarragon

pinch of salt

1tsp lemon juice

6 tarragon leaves

For the Pecan & Caramel Cheesecake:

50g (½ cup) pecans

280g (half) of above cheesecake mix

50g (¼ cup) double cream

100g (approx. ⅓ cup) caramel sauce

Remember we do offer private events, please contact us for more information or click on the ‘Online Classes’ page for more detail. Upon booking, all guests will be emailed a link to the class with a full breakdown of ingredients and equipment as well as the method on Monday proceeding their class.

It is your responsibility to check the ingredients do not impact any allergies or intolerances which you may have. Bake With A Legend and our bakers take no responsibility in this regard.

If you're in any doubt about you then you should contact us before booking in terms of discussing alternative ingredients to suit your requirements. We will, wherever possible provide alternatives to include gluten & dairy free options.