THIS OCTOBER, DISCOVER A SWEET PERUVIAN TRADITION AND LEARN TO MAKE IT YOURSELF

Join us at Tanta Chicago on October 15, from 6–7 PM, for a one-time-only Turrón de Doña Pepa Master Class. In this interactive experience, you’ll prepare the dough, work with the syrup, and assemble a turrón to take home, with small bites to enjoy along the way.

A taste of October in Peru

With its layers of anise-scented shortbread, rich chancaca cane sugar syrup, and colorful candy topping, turrón de Doña Pepa is one of Lima’s signature October sweets.

The dessert is closely associated with the Señor de los Milagros, or Lord of Miracles, whose annual celebrations mark Peru’s Mes Morado—Purple Month. Oral tradition credits Josefa Marmanillo, an enslaved Afro-Peruvian cook, with creating the dessert as an offering of gratitude after a healing she attributed to the Señor de los Milagros.

Today, turrón remains a beloved part of October, connecting generations through food, memory, and the joy of sharing.

Make it with us

Bring your curiosity and spend an hour exploring this Peruvian classic through its dough, syrup, and layers. You’ll leave with a turrón you helped create, ready to enjoy at home or share with someone special.

Choose your experience:

• $60 — Master class + small bites, including your turrón to take home.

• $85 — Master class + small bites + bottomless Mimosa Morada for the duration of the class, including your turrón to take home. Non-alcoholic bubbles available.
  
  October 15 · 6–7 PM · Tanta Chicago

  This is a single-date experience. Join us for one sweet evening.