Chocolate Eclairs
Loaded with a creamy filling and its delicate, flaky pastry glossed with chocolate icing, the dessert eclair has withstood the test of time as a pastry favorite. Despite the time needed to create their delicious components, eclairs can be made in a home kitchen. Why not take a lazy afternoon to make these irresistible pastries.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
30-Week Culinary Certificate Programs in California
Pursuing a new career or expanding upon a preexisting degree in the foodservice industry is convenient and easy at The Culinary Institute of America. All you need is 30 weeks and a passion for food. Discover why our state-of-the-art facilities, renowned faculty, and accelerated programs offer an exciting and rewarding choice for career success.
Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate Program
From the basics of baking to the fine art of patisserie, the Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate Program presents industry and non-industry alike with the chance to learn a full range of techniques, recipes and production methods through hands-on learning and in-depth study.
Accelerated Culinary Arts Certificate Program (ACAP)
Designed exclusively for graduates of hospitality management, food science, nutrition, and related bachelor’s degree programs, the ACAP program provides foodservice professionals with extensive culinary knowledge and professional kitchen experience. It's the perfect tool to enhance careers and increase marketability.
Certificate programs are based at the CIA at Greystone in St. Helena, CA. Situated in the heart of the Napa Valley, our location supplies the ideal location for studying the art of food and embarking on a new beginning.
Duff Goldman '98, Owner, Charm City Cakes, Baltimore, MD and Host of the Food Network's Ace of Cakes.