Patisserie · Chester town centre
Crustum Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 31 items we would expect to see at Crustum in Chester town centre.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Crustum. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- FraisierVN £5.60 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £4.20 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £6.00 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- ReligieuseV £5.60 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- Mille-feuilleV £6.75 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £1.90 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £6.70 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £11.50 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £12.50 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.55 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.70 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- FinancierVN £3.10 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
Viennoiserie
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.95 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £4.25 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.40 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.70 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £3.65 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £2.60 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.70 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Kouign-amannV £4.15 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £40.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £27.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £125.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £36.00 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £36.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
Boissons
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.35 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Citron presséVVGGF £4.15 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.55 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.80 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Iced latteVGF £4.55 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.50 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
Ordering tips for Crustum
- 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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