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WED · MAY 20 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Baking with Honeypie Bakeshop: Shortbread Crusts & Cream Pies

ft. Valeri Lucks

Palomino Bar· 2491 S Superior St
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Craft your own cream pies with expert guidance and take home delicious creations.

Part I

The details

About this event

Honeypie Bakeshop invites you to a hands-on baking adventure where you'll master the art of creating classic cream pies. Under the guidance of Valeri Lucks, you'll learn to make a buttery shortbread crust and a versatile cream filling, perfect for a variety of pie flavors. This intimate class, held at Palomino Bar, offers a unique peek into the bakeshop's kitchen and techniques.

With only 12 spots available, each participant receives personalized attention, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned bakers. The class includes all ingredients, a printed recipe, and a complimentary beverage of your choice. Plus, you'll leave with a full-sized pie and mini pies to share or savor at home.

Whether you're looking to enhance your baking skills or simply enjoy a fun evening out, this class promises a delightful experience. Remember to book early, as spots fill up quickly due to high demand.

From the organizer

Learn the tricks to making delicious cream pies with the expert baking team of Honeypie Bakeshop! Learn the tricks to making your very own delicious classic cream pies with our founder and Chief Executive Pie Officer, Valeri Lucks This session is a hands-on lesson in making a from-scratch, buttery shortbread pie crust and a classic, pastry cream filling - exactly as you'd find in Honeypie's popular cream pies. We will make both the crust and a basic cream filling during class and then will learn how to build upon the cream base to create many different pie flavor options such as banana cream, chocolate cream, coconut and more. At the end of class you will have one (1) - 9 inch cream pie to take home - and a couple of mini 4" pies too! Our classes are held at the Honeypie Bakeshop kitchen inside our sister cafe Palomino, this hands-on class will guide you through a variety of different aspects of baking and give you a peek into the life of our bakeshop. Class does have us standing most of the time and working at a table in a professional kitchen. Should you need a seated option for class, please contact us and we can make arrangements. Ticket for class includes a tap beer, well cocktail, glass of wine, or NA beverage of your choice - all of your ingredients, a printed recipe with instructions, and your finished treats! Classes are approximately 2.5-3 hours and are limited to 12 people. The Palomino kitchen and bar is open before class and during class serving drinks and our full dinner menu. (Please note, we often have long wait lists for our pie classes. Tickets to class are non-refundable if you cancel without more than 72 hours notice. If you need to cancel within 72 hours of class, you are welcome to email us, and we will offer your spot to a person on the waiting list. If it is taken by someone waiting, we will refund your ticket. You are also welcome to give your ticket to a friend and they can attend in your place.)
Valeri Lucks, Co-Founder & CEO, PIE Inc.

Getting in

  • Tickets

    Tickets available online

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pro tips

  • First-timers

    Arrive 15 minutes early to grab a drink and settle in. The class is hands-on and you'll be standing most of the time, so it's good to get comfortable before starting.

  • Budget

    If you need to cancel within 72 hours, email them to offer your spot to the waitlist. If someone takes it, you'll get a refund. This can save you from losing your ticket cost.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy3/5
ZenMosh Pit
CozyDiy
FoodieMaker
Conversational

Who'll Be There

Expect a mix of young adults, possibly couples or friends, and some families with older teens. Participants are likely to be those interested in baking and culinary experiences, rather than a nightlife crowd.

How the Room Feels

Standing roomLow lightStrong scents

What You'll Leave With

A thing you madeA new skillA full belly

Who It's For

Social style:
Small group (3–6)
Energy needed:
Fully participatory

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Dim room. Dress for mood, not for reading a program.

Standing roomLow lightStrong scents

The crowd

Sweet spot is 3–6 people actively doing the thing together.

You'll leave with

A thing you made
A new skill
A full belly

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