Patisserie · Naunton, Cheltenham
Vanilla Pod Bakery Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at Vanilla Pod Bakery: 32 items across 5 sections, from pâtisserie individuelle to boissons.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Vanilla Pod Bakery. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- ReligieuseV £5.50 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- Mille-feuilleV £6.80 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £5.95 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- OpéraVN £5.95 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- FraisierVN £6.60 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £6.20 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £4.80 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £4.85 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.20 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £5.60 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.50 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £12.00 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £14.00 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- FinancierVN £3.00 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
Viennoiserie
- Croissant aux amandesVN £4.15 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Kouign-amannV £4.05 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.55 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.70 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.30 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.65 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.30 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.75 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £37.50 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £31.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £39.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £41.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £29.50 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
Boissons
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.90 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.70 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.35 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.50 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Iced latteVGF £3.75 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
Ordering tips for Vanilla Pod Bakery
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
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