[ { "id": "c001", "slug": "buttercream-mastery", "title": "Buttercream Mastery", "level": "Beginner", "duration_hours": 6, "lessons": 18, "price": 89.00, "rating": 4.8, "tags": ["Buttercream", "Frosting", "Stability"], "short": "Swiss, Italian, and American buttercreams with reliable temperature cues.", "description": "Master the three classic styles with focus on emulsion stability, sweetness balance, and piping readiness.", "outcomes": ["Read temperature for stable emulsions", "Adjust sweetness and density", "Fix split buttercream"] }, { "id": "c002", "slug": "sponge-cake-foundations", "title": "Sponge Cake Foundations", "level": "Beginner", "duration_hours": 7, "lessons": 20, "price": 79.00, "rating": 4.7, "tags": ["Sponge", "Genoise", "Chiffon"], "short": "Genoise and chiffon workflows for fine, even crumb.", "description": "Learn foam-based cake mixing, folding technique, and bake curves that prevent collapse.", "outcomes": ["Create stable foams", "Fold without degassing", "Bake for even crumb"] }, { "id": "c003", "slug": "french-macarons", "title": "French Macarons: Consistent Shells", "level": "Intermediate", "duration_hours": 8, "lessons": 22, "price": 99.00, "rating": 4.6, "tags": ["Macaron", "Meringue", "Filling"], "short": "From meringue stages to macaronage rhythm—repeatable success.", "description": "Tackle humidity management, resting times, and oven mapping for glossy shells and full feet.", "outcomes": ["Identify soft vs. stiff peaks", "Control macaronage viscosity", "Map hot spots in ovens"] }, { "id": "c004", "slug": "laminated-pastries", "title": "Laminated Pastries: Croissants & Danishes", "level": "Advanced", "duration_hours": 14, "lessons": 28, "price": 149.00, "rating": 4.9, "tags": ["Lamination", "Viennoiserie", "Croissant"], "short": "Layer integrity, butter plasticity, and proofing windows.", "description": "Precision lamination with butter plasticity ranges and dough relaxation for distinct, flaky layers.", "outcomes": ["Calculate layer counts", "Manage butter plasticity", "Proof without layer collapse"] }, { "id": "c005", "slug": "mirror-glaze", "title": "Mirror Glaze & Entremets", "level": "Intermediate", "duration_hours": 9, "lessons": 19, "price": 109.00, "rating": 4.7, "tags": ["Glaze", "Entremet", "Gelatin"], "short": "Silky glazes and layered entremets with clean cuts.", "description": "Balance gelatin and sugar for shine; plan inserts and textures for elegant entremets.", "outcomes": ["Prevent bubbles and streaks", "Time glazing temperatures", "Assemble neat layers"] }, { "id": "c006", "slug": "tarts-and-frangipane", "title": "Tarts & Frangipane", "level": "Intermediate", "duration_hours": 6, "lessons": 16, "price": 89.00, "rating": 4.5, "tags": ["Tart", "Shortcrust", "Almond"], "short": "Crisp shells, tender frangipane, and moisture control.", "description": "Work with pâte sucrée and sablée, blind-baking strategy, and fruit moisture barriers.", "outcomes": ["Blind bake without shrinkage", "Layer moisture barriers", "Cut clean slices"] }, { "id": "c007", "slug": "choux-pastry", "title": "Choux Pastry: Eclairs & Profiteroles", "level": "Beginner", "duration_hours": 5, "lessons": 14, "price": 79.00, "rating": 4.6, "tags": ["Choux", "Eclair", "Steam"], "short": "Steam power, proper drying, and crack-free shells.", "description": "Stovetop panade cues, egg incorporation checks, and controlled drying for hollow interiors.", "outcomes": ["Read panade sheen", "Avoid collapsing shells", "Pipe uniform shapes"] }, { "id": "c008", "slug": "cheesecakes", "title": "Cheesecakes: Baked & No-Bake", "level": "Beginner", "duration_hours": 6, "lessons": 15, "price": 79.00, "rating": 4.4, "tags": ["Cheesecake", "Water bath", "Gelatin"], "short": "Crack-free baked versions and balanced no-bake textures.", "description": "Use gentle heat, water baths, and chilling schedules for smooth slices every time.", "outcomes": ["Prevent cracks", "Balance gel strength", "Create stable crusts"] }, { "id": "c009", "slug": "vegan-cakes", "title": "Vegan Cakes: Structure Without Eggs", "level": "Intermediate", "duration_hours": 7, "lessons": 17, "price": 95.00, "rating": 4.5, "tags": ["Vegan", "Emulsion", "Starch"], "short": "Plant-based binders and emulsions for reliable crumb.", "description": "Work with aquafaba, starches, and emulsifiers to replace egg function in cakes and frostings.", "outcomes": ["Select egg replacers", "Stabilize aquafaba", "Balance moisture"] }, { "id": "c010", "slug": "gluten-free-patisserie", "title": "Gluten-Free Patisserie", "level": "Intermediate", "duration_hours": 8, "lessons": 18, "price": 105.00, "rating": 4.5, "tags": ["Gluten-free", "Blend", "Texture"], "short": "Custom flour blends for tender, stable bakes.", "description": "Blend rice, sorghum, and starches with binders for structure that mimics wheat in pastry.", "outcomes": ["Create flour blends", "Prevent grittiness", "Improve binding"] }, { "id": "c011", "slug": "red-velvet-cake", "title": "Red Velvet with Modern Cream Cheese Frosting", "level": "Beginner", "duration_hours": 5, "lessons": 12, "price": 69.00, "rating": 4.3, "tags": ["Red velvet", "Cream cheese", "Layer cake"], "short": "Tangy crumb and stable cream cheese frosting that pipes well.", "description": "Understand cocoa reactions, acidity balance, and frosting stabilization.", "outcomes": ["Balance acidity", "Avoid dense layers", "Stabilize cream cheese"] }, { "id": "c012", "slug": "flaky-pie-dough", "title": "Flaky Pie Dough & Fruit Fillings", "level": "Beginner", "duration_hours": 4, "lessons": 12, "price": 69.00, "rating": 4.6, "tags": ["Pie", "Shortening", "Fruit"], "short": "Temperature management for shattering crusts and set fillings.", "description": "Cut fat, laminate lightly, and gel fruit juices for sliceable pies.", "outcomes": ["Keep butter cold", "Prevent soggy bottoms", "Control pectin set"] }, { "id": "c013", "slug": "ganache-and-glazes", "title": "Ganache & Simple Glazes", "level": "Beginner", "duration_hours": 3, "lessons": 9, "price": 49.00, "rating": 4.4, "tags": ["Ganache", "Glaze", "Chocolate"], "short": "Ratios and temperatures for smooth, shiny finishes.", "description": "Use cream-to-chocolate ratios, emulsification, and cooling curves to avoid splitting.", "outcomes": ["Choose ratios by use", "Fix split ganache", "Set gloss properly"] }, { "id": "c014", "slug": "advanced-entremets", "title": "Advanced Entremets Architecture", "level": "Advanced", "duration_hours": 12, "lessons": 24, "price": 159.00, "rating": 4.8, "tags": ["Entremet", "Insert", "Mirror glaze"], "short": "Layer planning, inserts, and textures that slice perfectly.", "description": "Design flavor arcs, plan inserts, and control entremet geometry for consistent cuts.", "outcomes": ["Design balanced layers", "Control glazing", "Achieve clean cuts"] }, { "id": "c015", "slug": "seasonal-fruit-cakes", "title": "Seasonal Fruit Cakes", "level": "Intermediate", "duration_hours": 6, "lessons": 14, "price": 89.00, "rating": 4.5, "tags": ["Fruit", "Moisture", "Layer cake"], "short": "Maximize fruit flavor while keeping structure intact.", "description": "Macération, roasting, and barriers to handle juicy fruit in sponges and creams.", "outcomes": ["Prevent weeping", "Intensify flavor", "Maintain crumb"] }, { "id": "c016", "slug": "piping-essentials", "title": "Piping Essentials", "level": "Beginner", "duration_hours": 4, "lessons": 10, "price": 59.00, "rating": 4.2, "tags": ["Piping", "Decoration", "Tips"], "short": "Grip, pressure, and motion for clean borders and florals.", "description": "Practice drills for consistency across shells, rosettes, and lettering.", "outcomes": ["Control pressure", "Repeat patterns", "Finish cleanly"] }, { "id": "c017", "slug": "chocolate-work", "title": "Chocolate Tempering & Decorations", "level": "Advanced", "duration_hours": 10, "lessons": 20, "price": 139.00, "rating": 4.7, "tags": ["Chocolate", "Tempering", "Decoration"], "short": "Precision tempering and crisp decorations without bloom.", "description": "Seed, tablier, and EZ-temper workflows with environmental controls.", "outcomes": ["Identify crystal stages", "Avoid bloom", "Create crisp shards"] }, { "id": "c018", "slug": "cupcake-sprint", "title": "Cupcake Sprint", "level": "Beginner", "duration_hours": 3, "lessons": 9, "price": 39.00, "rating": 4.1, "tags": ["Cupcake", "Quick bakes", "Buttercream"], "short": "Fast, reliable batters and simple finishes for weeknights.", "description": "Batch-friendly mixing, portion control, and quick frostings.", "outcomes": ["Batch efficiently", "Prevent tunneling", "Top neatly"] }, { "id": "c019", "slug": "scandinavian-cinnamon-rolls", "title": "Scandinavian Cinnamon Rolls", "level": "Intermediate", "duration_hours": 5, "lessons": 12, "price": 75.00, "rating": 4.6, "tags": ["Cinnamon roll", "Yeasted", "Cardamom"], "short": "Tender crumb, defined spirals, and gentle sweetness.", "description": "Dough development, lamination-lite folds, and syrup glazing for shine.", "outcomes": ["Mix to windowpane", "Shape tight spirals", "Prevent gaps"] }, { "id": "c020", "slug": "holiday-buche-de-noel", "title": "Holiday Bûche de Noël", "level": "Intermediate", "duration_hours": 6, "lessons": 15, "price": 95.00, "rating": 4.5, "tags": ["Yule log", "Roulade", "Filling"], "short": "Flexible roulade sponges and crack-free rolling.", "description": "Bake thin sponges, fill without tearing, and decorate with restraint.", "outcomes": ["Bake flexible sheets", "Roll confidently", "Finish elegantly"] }, { "id": "c021", "slug": "doughnut-atelier", "title": "Doughnut Atelier", "level": "Intermediate", "duration_hours": 7, "lessons": 16, "price": 89.00, "rating": 4.4, "tags": ["Doughnut", "Fry", "Yeast"], "short": "Even fry, light crumb, and clean glazes.", "description": "Proofing windows, oil temperature stability, and sugar crystallization control.", "outcomes": ["Fry without greasiness", "Manage proof", "Glaze smoothly"] }, { "id": "c022", "slug": "opera-cake", "title": "Opera Cake: Precision Layers", "level": "Advanced", "duration_hours": 9, "lessons": 18, "price": 129.00, "rating": 4.7, "tags": ["Opera", "Joconde", "Coffee"], "short": "Joconde sponge, coffee syrup, ganache, and glaze in perfect balance.", "description": "Sequence layers, align textures, and slice with sharp edges every time.", "outcomes": ["Bake joconde evenly", "Saturate without sog", "Finish mirror-smooth"] } ]