# Plant-Based Pastry Courses Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Offers a New Six-Week Course By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-09-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-pastry-course References: [bakemag](https://www.bakemag.com/articles/19407-auguste-escoffier-school-of-culinary-arts-boulder-campus-to-hold-stand-alone-plant-based-pastry-course) & [escoffier.edu](https://www.escoffier.edu/courses/boulder-plant-based-pastry/)  The rise of [plant-based desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-the-moo1) has gained momentum as innovative alternatives on the market now rival the performance of traditional butter and dairy, and Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts debuted a new standalone plant-based pastry course. Foundations of Plant-Based Pastry 1 is a six-week course for students who want to explore the fundamentals of making plant-based pastries and working with [plant-based ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proveg-international-catering-guide). As part of the course led by Escoffier pastry arts chef instructor and plant-based baking professional Sarah Jardine, students will learn basic pastry techniques, the science of ingredient interactions and how to balance flavors and textures. In 2021, Escoffier launched its first-ever Plant-based Culinary Arts Degree and Diploma programs. This new source focuses on desserts and pastry items like [cookies, pastries, pies, tarts and puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-roots-vegan-bakery). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 28% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Pastry Education:** Specialized courses in plant-based pastry arts are emerging, emphasizing the need for extensive training in vegan baking techniques and ingredient science. - **Rise of Vegan Desserts:** With plant-based desserts rivaling traditional options, there's a growing consumer demand for innovative vegan sweets that imitate the taste and texture of their dairy counterparts. - **Flavor and Texture Innovation in Plant-based Baking:** Advancements in plant-based ingredients are enabling bakers to achieve new heights in flavor and texture, pushing the boundaries of traditional vegan dessert offerings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Culinary Education:** Culinary schools and programs are expanding their curricula to include plant-based courses, addressing a growing interest in vegan cooking and baking. - **Plant-based Food Products:** The market for plant-based food products is expanding rapidly, with innovative dairy-free and butter-free ingredients catering to specialized culinary needs. - **Vegan Bakery Businesses:** Vegan bakeries are witnessing growth as they adopt advanced plant-based recipes and techniques that appeal to health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Cheese Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheese-masterclass.md) - [Vegan Dessert Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-dessert-pastries.md) - [Educational Almond Chocolate Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-butter-and-chocolate-masterclass.md) - [Free-From Plant Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-plantbased-butter.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Dessert Bases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comprital-pure-vegan.md) - [Plant-Based Dessert Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-de-creme.md) - [Mini Plant-Based Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantastic-raspberry-chocolate-cake.md) - [Five-Course Vegan Dinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexis-gauthier.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Brioche Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-brea-bakery-brioche-bun.md)