Patisserie · Cape Hill town centre
Desi Sweets Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 29 items we would expect to see at Desi Sweets in Cape Hill town centre.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Desi Sweets. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Mille-feuilleV £5.05 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £6.00 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- ReligieuseV £5.25 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £5.85 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £4.60 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- Saint-HonoréV £5.80 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £5.10 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- FinancierVN £3.35 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.10 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £12.50 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £13.50 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £6.40 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
Viennoiserie
- Chausson aux pommesV £4.20 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Kouign-amannV £4.60 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £4.00 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £2.95 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.00 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.70 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.50 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £28.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £44.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- 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 £26.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £176.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
Boissons
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.15 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Iced latteVGF £4.10 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.80 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.45 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.35 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
Ordering tips for Desi Sweets
- 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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