Artisan cookies & dessert experiences
Celebrating life's sweet moments, one blissful bite at a time.
Artisan cookies & dessert experiences
Celebrating life's sweet moments, one blissful bite at a time.
Experience the magic of freshly baked goodness...
About Teresa
Baking Classes & Events
Baking Classes & Events
Your Personal Pastry Chef
As the executive Pastry Chef at her family's award winning restaurant, Il Capriccio located in Whippany, New Jersey, Teresa has been preparing desserts since 2006. After years of serving her patrons in the dining room, she decided to offer her biscotti & cookies to be enjoyed at home. Every cookie is hand made by Teresa with love and gratitude. She prepares them daily, using the only the finest ingredients; ensuring the highest quality in every batch.
Baking Classes & Events
Baking Classes & Events
Baking Classes & Events
Experience the magic of baking by participating in one of Teresa's Baking sessions. These unique experiences will leave you feeling energized, uplifted, inspired and capable of preparing and plating delicious desserts. Gather friends and family for an afternoon of sweet memories.
"When you create and bake something from your heart with love and intention, you are sending love out to the world. In return, you will receive love in ways that you could never have imagined. That is what cookie magic is all about."
- Teresa Grande
Cookies
Baking Classes & Events
Biscotti
Baked fresh daily, Teresa believes in quality. She only uses the best ingredients in an effort honor the integrity of her baked goods. You and your family deserve the best, and that is what she will offer you. She never uses preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.
Available for same day pick up at Il Capriccio as well as shipping and delivery.
Shipping & Delivery: Please allow 5 days from the date of placing your order to receive your items.
Biscotti
Celebration Cakes & Custom Baking
Biscotti
The Biscotti that started it all... These traditional Italian biscotti are the perfect accompaniment to a morning cup of coffee, afternoon snack or enjoyed as a simple dessert after a delicious meal. Sweet, buttery, crumbly and crunchy, you will experience love at first bite.
Our Location
Celebration Cakes & Custom Baking
Celebration Cakes & Custom Baking
Teresa prepares all of her biscotti and baked goods by hand in her family's kitchen at Il Capriccio Restaurant. Rather than baking in a specialty bake shop, Teresa honors her experience by continuing to prepare on site at Il Capriccio.
All orders for local pick up are available at Il Capriccio.
Biscotti and Pignoli cookies are available for same day pick up.
Please allow 24 hours notice for assorted cookies.
Celebration Cakes & Custom Baking
Celebration Cakes & Custom Baking
Celebration Cakes & Custom Baking
Teresa and her Assistant Pastry Chef Lourdes offer occasion cakes and custom baking. Please contact Teresa to discuss your unique dessert request.
**Available for parties and events at Il Capriccio.
At Home Baking Kits
At Home Baking Kits
At Home Baking Kits
Coming Soon....
Gathering family and friends together in everyone's favorite place--the kitchen. The heart of every home, where we share memories, conversations and time together over delicious food.
Nourish your soul and experience the magic of baking at home with ease! Teresa's baking kits are complete with an easy to follow recipe, and scaled using all of her favorite ingredients. She has done all of your shopping and your prep, so you can have fun! This is the perfect way to spend a week night or weekend with your family and friends.
Baking Classes & Dessert Series
Welcome to an interactive afternoon of dessert preparation filled with inspiration, community, laughter and fulfillment. Leave your worries behind and celebrate the present moment with bliss among family & friends. Tap in to your inner baker and reveal the creativity that is within you!
Event Format:
All Classes begin with a meet and greet followed by recipe demonstration and instruction. Guests will participate in hands-on application, plating and serving techniques. Upon completion, guests will gather in the private dining room of Il Capriccio to enjoy dessert tasting and a Prosecco toast to celebrate their well deserved efforts. Cocktail pairing, coffee, soft drinks, and light bites will be served. All guests will take home their special desserts as well as a copies of the recipes. Open to all levels.
Please arrive on time for your scheduled class and wear comfortable clothing such as a t-shirt, jeans, leggings and sneakers. Arrive with an open mind and the willingness to learn and have fun. We encourage you to take photos to capture your experience. Private and semi-private Sessions are available. Email Teresa@ilcapriccio.com for information. Gluten free and allergen free baking sessions are available.
Location
Reservations must be purchased at least one week in advance due to limited class size, and for proper ordering of supplies and preparation.
Cancellation: Cancellations must be made via email one week prior to your event .so that we can offer reservations to guests on the waiting list. We will offer a refund or admission to a different event if you need to cancel within the one week time period. Refunds will not be offered with less than 1 week's notice.
Allergies: We practice strict sanitation procedures, however, we work in a kitchen that shares equipment with common allergens. Please attend knowing that as we do our best, we cannot guarantee that cross contamination will not occur.
Class dates are Subject to Change and all guests will receive notice if necessary.