Patisserie · Gedling, Carlton
The Finishing Touch Menu & Prices
Planning what to order at The Finishing Touch? This menu gathers the bakes you are most likely to find at a patisserie like this, with indicative prices for 2026.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Finishing Touch. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £5.20 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £5.10 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £6.45 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £5.60 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £5.40 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- FraisierVN £5.50 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Saint-HonoréV £6.20 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £12.00 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £7.00 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- FinancierVN £2.25 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £13.50 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.70 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.10 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
Viennoiserie
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.40 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.30 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Chausson aux pommesV £4.20 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.60 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
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £40.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £31.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £29.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £37.50 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £26.50 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £29.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £105.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
Boissons
- Citron presséVVGGF £4.00 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.50 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.75 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.55 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.55 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Iced latteVGF £4.40 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
Ordering tips for The Finishing Touch
- 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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