Gnocchi Cooking Class & Tiramisù Tasting near Lake Garda

About this tour

Learn to roll, shape and cook potato gnocchi from scratch in Castelnuovo del Garda, near Lake Garda. A local home cook walks you through mixing the dough, forming each pillow, and finishing with a proper sauce. After two hours of hands-on work, you'll sit down to eat what you've made, followed by homemade tiramisù and regional wine. Run by Cesarine, Italy's network of home-kitchen cooks, this class suits anyone keen to master a skill they can recreate at home.

Highlights

• Mix and knead gnocchi dough with a local Italian cook
• Shape and boil gnocchi using traditional technique
• Prepare sauce while learning regional food customs
• Eat your own gnocchi with tiramisù for dessert
• Glass of local wine included throughout
• Small aperitivo and regional snacks before the meal

What to expect

You'll arrive at a home kitchen near Lake Garda where a Cesarine cook will show you how potato gnocchi is properly made. Expect flour on your hands as you knead dough, then practise shaping each gnoccho—it takes a little rhythm but feels satisfying once it clicks. While your batch cooks, you'll nibble local snacks and hear how this dish fits into the region's food story. The class wraps with you tasting the gnocchi you've made, dressed in sauce you've prepared, followed by a slice of tiramisù.

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