Pastry Chef Classes

Hi, I am Alexandra Wiedholz

From an early age, I loved to bake and share treats with family and friends. My first vivid recollection is baking spritz cookies with my grandmother at eight years old. I surprised many teachers, and my grandmother, when I announced that I would try to become a pastry chef instead of pursuing a university degree. I grew up in Germany where I went through a traditional

apprenticeship in an established pastry shop before working in several acclaimed hotels and restaurants throughout Germany and Switzerland. My work also brought me to France, Italy, and Hong Kong to further my education in all things Sweet. After becoming Chef Patissier in the three star Michelin restaurant “Schwarzwaldstube” in Baiersbronn, I attended the Meisterschule in Cologne (Germany) to earn the qualification of a Master Pastry Chef. While being there, I discovered my true passion – teaching others about the details of my craft. I taught continuing education classes for pastry chefs in a small school in Munich, Germany, before moving to the United States to teach at the Culinary Institute of America. I stopped teaching there only because we had to relocate for my husband’s job, and I still miss it. Ever since, I have taught a few classes here and there, but mainly wrote articles for a German magazine for professional pastry chefs. I develop recipes, create the sweets, and take pictures of the entire process. While this is rewarding, I would like to focus more on teaching others again. The lockdown inspired me to offer virtual baking classes. Are you interested in creating sweets together with other baking enthusiasts or beginners? Look at the classes I am conducting, send me an email, and get started. I am looking forward to meeting you soon,

Alexandra