Reviews of Maru Expert courses

Loved this course — the textures and flavor combinations are outstanding! One practical note: the recipes suggest 8–16 hours for stabilization of creams and dough, but I found it works perfectly in under an hour, just like in professional production environments.

An incredibly rich course. The variety of textures, techniques, and flavor combinations is staggering - and the warm community chat and fast mentor support make the whole experience exceptional. I can't imagine how many hours of recipe development went into this. Bravo. My absolute favorites were Chocolate & Buckwheat and Raspberry & Pistachio - the flavors are out of this world - but honestly every single tartlet is a winner. Thank you for turning me into a genuine food connoisseur.

I want to thank the whole Maru team for the course and the incredible support. The curriculum builds beautifully from simple to complex, the recipe PDFs are gorgeous, and Ekaterina was always available when I had questions. We covered so many techniques — multiple shortcrust types, choux, ganaches, creams, caramel, and more. The flavor pairings are vivid and perfectly balanced. My personal favorites: Cherry & Poppy Seed, and Peanut & Black Currant.

An exceptional course - clear, well-paced, and genuinely enjoyable to watch. After finishing the tartlet course I immediately bought the sourdough bread course. It looks like I've found my people. No regrets whatsoever.

Thank you for this truly magical journey! It all started with bread and croissants — and honestly, I wasn't even planning to do the tartlet module, but I have zero regrets. I'm a little heartbroken it's over! Every morning I'd feed my sourdough starter, pour myself a cup of coffee, and open up Telegram — it was honestly the best part of my day. I know this is just the beginning though, and I cannot wait for the New Year course and to finally get my hands on those cake recipes! A huge thank you to Ekaterina, Tatyana, and Birute — you are all incredible. Wishing you all the best - see you soon!

Work has been keeping me crazy busy, so I haven't had the chance to dive in as deeply as I'd like - but this is already my second course with Ekaterina Kurbatova. And here's what I know for sure: I may not be a pastry expert, but every single thing from Maru.Expert is 100% quality - no exceptions. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, you will always find something genuinely valuable here, and your results will honestly surprise you!

It was love at first tartlet. Every lesson brings a new flavor, a new texture, a new decoration approach - and the instruction is detailed enough that the important nuances never get glossed over. Ekaterina answers every question in the chat and gives specific recommendations - that alone is worth the price of enrollment. The support from fellow students is extraordinary. Thank you for this experience.

The tartlet course was a total game-changer for me. Every tartlet is its own little masterpiece - rich layers of texture and flavor that genuinely blew me away. But what really stood out was the support from our instructor Ekaterina. Her feedback was thoughtful, consistent, and always gave me the confidence that everything would turn out just right. Hands down worth it!

Tartlets were completely new territory for me before this course - and this course changed everything. The theory is sharp, the videos are tight and high-quality with no filler. This is my third Maru course, and each time I'm struck by how much real knowledge and experience I take away. Fast, professional feedback; a genuinely warm and friendly student community; detailed error analysis. I was proud of every single thing I made.