Sunday January 25th 2026, Classic Italian Desserts
January 25, 2026
Classic Italian Desserts (Tiramisu and Biscotti)
Sunday January 25th, 2026
Time: 3:00-5:30 pm Instructor: Jen Barney Cost: $100 Class Maximum: 10 Location: Meringue Bakery, 313 Main Street La Crosse, WI Learn how to make a classic tiramisu dessert, which includes ladyfingers, a yolk based mascarpone cream, and a classic Italian biscotti. In this class each participant will leave with 12 finished biscotti and a container of Tiramisu that will feed 6-8 people. *This dessert freezes well if you want to save your dessert for your next dinner party or special occasion. Cancellation Policy: Should we need to cancel class, registrants will be rescheduled to a new date or can apply their registration fee to a future cooking class. Tickets are non-refundable.Sunday February 15th 2026, Valentine's Day Chocolate Class
February 15, 2026
Valentine's Day Chocolate Class (Class B)
Sunday February 15th
Time: 3:00-5:30 pm Instructor: Jen Barney Cost: $120 Class Maximum: 10 Location: Meringue Bakery, 313 Main Street La Crosse, WI Learn how to work with couverture chocolate! In this class we will be making molded and dipped truffles. At the end of the class you will be able to fill your own heart shaped truffle box to give as a gift to someone you love! Cancellation Policy: Should we need to cancel class, registrants will be rescheduled to a new date or can apply their registration fee to a future cooking class. Tickets are non-refundable.Sunday March 22nd Candy Class
March 22, 2026
Candy Class
Sunday March 22nd, 2026
Time: 3:00-5:30 pm Instructor: Jen Barney Cost: $100 Class Maximum: 10 Location: Meringue Bakery, 313 Main Street La Crosse, WI Learn how to make pillow marshmallows, crunchy toffee, and chewy caramels in this fun candy making class! We will even touch on working with couverture chocolate so you know how to dip your confections! Each student will take home a generous box of treats we make together. Cancellation Policy: Should we need to cancel class, registrants will be rescheduled to a new date or can apply their registration fee to a future cooking class. Tickets are non-refundable.Sunday March 29th Knead to Know Basics
March 29, 2026
Knead to Know Basics
Sunday March 29th, 2026
Time: 3:00-5:30 pm Instructor: Jen Barney Cost: $80 Class Maximum: 10 Location: Meringue Bakery, 313 Main Street La Crosse, WI Explore the amazing world of bread baking with two fun and entry level breads! In this class we will be learning focaccia that speckled with mouth watering vegetables, olives, and hears. We will also be learning a traditional rich braided challah loaf. Cancellation Policy: Should we need to cancel class, registrants will be rescheduled to a new date or can apply their registration fee to a future cooking class. Tickets are non-refundable.Sunday April 12th, 2026 Basic Cake Decorating
April 12, 2026
Basic Cake Decorating
Sunday April 12th
Time: 3:00-5:30 pm Instructor: Jen Barney Cost: $120 Class Maximum: 10 Location: Meringue Bakery, 313 Main Street La Crosse, WI Learn the fundamentals of decorating a cake including how to frost a clean cake and simple and effective cake decorating techniques. Each person leaves the class with a full 6" cake they can show off to their family and friends. Tickets are non-refundable.Sunday April 19th, French Macaron Class
April 19, 2026
French Macaron Class
April 19th, 2026
Time: 3:00-5:30 pm Instructor: Jen Barney Cost: $80 Class Maximum: 10 Location: Meringue Bakery, 313 Main Street La Crosse, WI This class is focused on teaching this challenging cookie! This class is appropriate for a beginner and skilled bakers. Each person can expect to leave with approximately 12-24 Finished French Macarons! Cancellation Policy: Should we need to cancel class, registrants will be rescheduled to a new date or can apply their registration fee to a future cooking class. Tickets are non-refundable.Thank you for your interest in classes at Meringue Bakery. Jen Barney is starting a secondary business called Better Baker Academy. This business will focus on training pastry chefs practical bakery skills, etiquette, and will also feature virtual dessert classes for the public. In order to get this new business launched, Jen will be taking a short break from teaching in-person classes. Classes will be paused the summer and fall of 2025. However, Jen loves teaching and you can expect in-person classes to resume in the future!
If you have a gift certificate specifically for a Meringue Bakery class experience you can redeem them several ways:
- You can wait until in-person classes resume in the winter of 2026.
- You can transfer the class certificate into a bakery gift certificate.
- If you would like a refund we will honor that as well. Please email meringuelacrosse@gmail.com to discuss your options.
Jen is excited about Better Baker Academy and she looks forward to expanding her class reach by having a digital platform that she can teach from. Thank you for allowing her time over the next several months to get this new business launched!
