5
Intermediate

Sponge Pastries by Karim Bourgi Course

Karim
Bourgi

Best Pastry chef 2023 in the Middle East and North Africa, co-founder and owner of pastry shops all around the World

Make 3 amazing pastries for a coffee shop lis

Fill your coffee shop showcase with easy to eat and easy to store cakes that will delight your clients by their enjoyable tastes and appetising look.

In this course chef Karim Bourgi shares his mastery of seduce with a dessert making 3 amazing pastries for a coffee shop list.

After this course:

  • Learn to make a glossy tartlet shell from hazelnut shortcrust dough and assemble an elegant tartlet consisting of few different textures with rich hazelnut flavour.
  • Learn to make a sponge, perfect for roll cakes. Master 2 technics of roll cakes assembling.

Who is this course for?

  • Pastry learners who want to take their mastery to a new level

You want to get professional skills and knowledge to apply them in your career or business. You want to prove your skills with a certificate.

  • Coffee shops, pastry shops or home bakeries owners

You need cakes with affordable production costs and prolonged shelf life based on proved recipes.

  • Pastry professionals interested in KARIM BOURGI’s personality and pastry concept

You want to learn how Karim creates his cakes, try the original pastries and learn to make Chef’s range of coffee shop pastries.

KICACourse details
12 months
Access to the video classes and recipes
3 Classes
Step-by-step video guides
Workbook
The recipes in printable PDF format
Course chat
KICA tutors provide support for 3 months after purchase
Course Language
Audio: English, Subtitles: English
Certificate
Signed by the course author
Program
alba tartlet decorated with candied hazelnuts and hazelnut skin in a cut view
Alba Hazelnut Tartlet by Karim Bourgi
two mosaic individual cake rolls one in a close cut view
Mosaic Individual Cake Roll
tiramisu cake roll decorated with the whipped ganache and chocolate decoration on top
Tiramisu Cake Roll by Karim Bourgi
Lesson Plan
01:
Hazelnut tender sponge
6 min
02:
Hazelnut shortcrust
18 min
03:
Egg wash mixture
3 min
04:
Hazelnut whipped ganache
7 min
05:
Candied hazelnuts
2 min
06:
Ganache gianduja
4 min
07:
Hazelnut praline glaze
5 min
08:
Assembly
12 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Viennese sponge
9 min
02:
Raspberry punch
2 min
03:
Pistachio whipped ganache
4 min
04:
Raspberry confit
3 min
05:
Candied pistachios
3 min
06:
Mirror glaze
3 min
07:
Assembly
11 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Gelatin mass
1 min
02:
Coffee punch
1 min
03:
Coffee crème anglaise
8 min
04:
Dulcey coffee crémeux
3 min
05:
Mascarpone whipped ganache
5 min
06:
Coffee streusel
2 min
07:
Pressed dulcey coffee streusel
3 min
08:
Viennese sponge
8 min
09:
Assembly
17 min
10:
Chocolate decoration
4 min
11:
Mirror glaze
4 min
12:
Decorating the tiramisu roll cake
1 min
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Frequently asked question
Questions on courses

In what language is the course available?

All courses are currently available only in English.


Do the videos have subtitles?

Yes, we provide subtitles in English for better comprehension and accessibility.


Can I access course materials on multiple devices?

Yes, all course materials are accessible across many devices: computers, tablets, laptops, and phones.


Do I need any specialized tools/ingredients to take a course?

You can check the PDF file of tools and ingredients for this course. If you don’t have some of the ingredients or tools, write in the course chat for recommendations on possible replacements.

Learning process and certification questions

What if I have any questions during the learning process?

All course participants have access to the learning platform where they can post their work, ask the instructor any questions, and exchange their thoughts and experiences with other students.


What level of pastry background is required?

The applicants with any level of pastry background are accepted.


Where can I buy specialized tools and ingredients?

Find all the necessary pastry ingredients in our list of TOP pastry online stores.


What kind of certificate do I get?

You will receive a certificate of successful completion of the course in English from KICA Academy.


How can I obtain the course certificate?

You receive a certificate of successful completion of the course in case of submission of all the tasks in time of the course.


Can my course certificate be used for job applications?

As a rule, your experience, skills and a Certificate that confirms it - is enough for an employer.

The ordering process questions

What payment methods do you offer?

We offer the most popular payment methods such as Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.


How can I get a refund if the course materials do not meet my expectations?

You can find our refund policy in the 'Return Policy' document at the bottom of our website.


Do you have any discounts for regular students?

Our company offers holiday discounts. Subscribe to our company's news at the bottom area of the website to stay updated.


Can I pay for the course in installments?

We do not provide this type of service for this course.


Do you have gift certificates for courses?

Yes. For more information about course gifting options, please contact us at info@kica-online.com

Other questions

How can I add the course to my wishlist?

You can add a class to your wish list by clicking the heart icon next to the course name.


Where can I leave my review about the course?

You can leave the reviews and your pastry photos on the course page from your account after buying the course.


What is the difference between professional recipes and free amateur ones from the Internet? 

Our recipes are made by professional pastry chefs, tested multiple times, aiming for consistent and high-quality results. Recipes from the Internet may vary more as they are often shared based on personal experiences and preferences. The outcomes can vary in different situations. 


Can I access course materials and videos after completing the course?

You will have access to the course materials during the year after the purchase.


When can I purchase the extent of the course? 

You will have an opportunity to purchase the extent of the course during 6 months after the end of the course.