Florence: Cheese Wheel Truffle Pasta Class & Tiramisù

Summary

Florence hands-on pasta class truffle cheese wheel and tiramisu

You’ll roll out fresh pasta dough by hand in Florence with a local chef guiding you through every step — even flambéing truffle inside a giant parmesan wheel (yes, really). After crafting classic tiramisù with moka-brewed coffee, you’ll sit down for dinner with Tuscan wine and laughter that lingers long after dessert.

What’s the experience like?

“Wait, we’re actually lighting the cheese on fire?” That’s how it started for me — awkwardly holding a ladle while our chef (I think his name was Marco?) grinned like he’d seen this nervous look before. The kitchen smelled like warm flour and something nutty from the parmesan rind. I kept sneaking glances at the big cheese wheel in the middle of the table. It looked almost too fancy to mess with, but Marco just said, “Don’t worry, it’s hungry.”

Kneading dough by hand is way harder than it looks on YouTube. My wrists got tired before anyone else’s, but nobody seemed to care — someone’s kid was banging a spoon on the counter and an older woman next to me winked when her flour clouded up her glasses. We made two kinds of pasta (I forgot what one was called — tagliatelle maybe?), then watched as Marco poured brandy into the hollowed parmesan and set it alight. The smell of truffle hit right after that — sharp, earthy, kind of addictive. I tried saying “buonissimo” but probably butchered it; everyone laughed anyway.

The tiramisù part felt slower, more careful. We used a moka pot for coffee — not some fancy machine — and layered everything ourselves. My fingers still smelled faintly of espresso when we sat down to eat together. There was Tuscan wine (more than enough), and at some point someone started telling stories about their own grandmother’s recipes back home. It felt less like a class and more like being let in on some family secret, you know? I keep thinking about that first bite of pasta — creamy from the cheese wheel, little flecks of truffle everywhere.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Pasta and tiramisu cooking class

• Meet personal chef guide
• Make two types of fresh pasta
• Cook pasta in aged Parmesan wheel
• Prepare tiramisu dessert
• Taste Tuscan wine

Top questions

Is this Florence pasta class suitable for beginners?

Yes, the chef guides everyone step by step and no experience is needed.

Does the class include making tiramisù?

Yes, you’ll make tiramisù yourself using moka coffee as part of the experience.

Are drinks included in this Florence cheese wheel pasta class?

Tuscan wine and unlimited soft drinks are included with your meal.

Is the location wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Can infants or small children join this cooking class?

Infants can ride in prams or strollers; specialized infant seats are available.

How many types of pasta will we make?

You’ll make two types of fresh pasta during the class.

Is transportation provided to the cooking class venue?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; public transport options are nearby.

What’s included

Your evening includes all ingredients for two kinds of handmade fresh pasta cooked inside an aged parmesan wheel with truffle, hands-on tiramisù preparation with moka coffee, guidance from a personal chef throughout, dinner with plenty of Tuscan wine and soft drinks, plus all equipment provided at an accessible location in Florence.