Patisserie · Kirriemuir town centre
Jas. McLaren & Son Bakers Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 33 items we would expect to see at Jas. McLaren & Son Bakers in Kirriemuir town centre.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Jas. McLaren & Son Bakers. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £5.30 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £5.60 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- ReligieuseV £6.65 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £5.80 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £4.95 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- Saint-HonoréV £6.35 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £6.80 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- FinancierVN £3.25 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £11.50 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £5.65 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.65 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £7.55 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
Viennoiserie
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.00 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £3.90 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.95 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.75 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.50 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.65 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Kouign-amannV £4.40 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.35 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £36.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £43.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £99.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £33.50 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £22.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £44.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £34.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
Boissons
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.50 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.75 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.25 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.20 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Iced latteVGF £3.65 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.75 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
Ordering tips for Jas. McLaren & Son Bakers
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Whole and celebration cakes usually need ordering in advance – allow a few days for standard designs and longer for custom work.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
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