Thursday 13 November 2026
10am - 2pm
£100 per person, Italian brunch included
MammaLina Cookery School, Wanstead, London, E11 2EE
Three Italian sweets, made the way we make them at home. You'll build a proper tiramisù, bake cantucci, Italy's best-loved biscotti, and make biscotti al vino, a wine biscuit from central Italy that happens to be vegan. Brunch is served while the biscotti bake.
What you'll make:
Classic tiramisù
Cantucci, twice-baked almond biscotti
Biscotti al vino (vegan), made with wine, flour, sugar and olive oil, a favourite in Abruzzo, Molise and Lazio
FAQs
What are biscotti al vino?
Biscotti al vino are Italian wine biscuits made with wine, flour, sugar and olive oil. They are popular across central Italy and are naturally vegan.
Is food included?
Yes. An Italian brunch is served during the class.
About The Event
If you love Italian food, traditional desserts and the pleasure of sharing good food around the table, this is a baking class you won’t want to miss!
Join Adele at MammaLina for a hands-on Italian dessert masterclass celebrating three much-loved classics: tiramisù, cantucci and biscotti al vino. From Italy’s famous coffee-flavoured dessert to traditional Tuscan almond biscuits and rustic wine biscuits, you’ll discover the stories, techniques and traditions behind these delicious treats.
In a relaxed and friendly setting, you’ll learn to make these Italian favourites from scratch, with plenty of tips and tricks to help you recreate them confidently at home.
And, of course, no Italian gathering would be complete without good food! We’ll take a break from baking to enjoy a delicious homemade Italian brunch together.
What You Will Learn
How to prepare a traditional Italian tiramisù, achieving the right balance of creaminess, coffee and texture.
The techniques behind making and twice-baked authentic cantucci.
How to prepare traditional biscotti al vino, working with simple ingredients to create delicious, crunchy biscuits.
How to handle dough, shape biscuits and achieve the right texture and finish.
The secrets behind traditional Italian home baking and how recipes vary across regions.
Practical tips to improve your baking skills, adapt recipes and recreate these Italian classics in your own kitchen.
Improve your own recipes and be creative in the kitchen.
Whether you’re looking for a delicious day out in London, a new skill to learn or a lovely experience to share with friends, this masterclass is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in Italian food culture.
You’ll leave with new skills, recipes to recreate at home and plenty of delicious treats to share with family and friends.
What You’ll Get
Small group, hands-on baking class with expert guidance
A delicious homemade Italian brunch
Complimentary tea and coffee
All ingredients and equipment
An apron to wear during the class
Recipes emailed to your inbox after the session
Your own tiramisù and freshly made biscuits to take home
What To Bring
A pen and a notebook if you’d like to take your own notes
Tupperware for any class leftovers and your baked creations to take home