Patisserie · Forfar town centre
Jas. McLaren & Son Bakers Menu & Prices
Planning what to order at Jas. McLaren & Son Bakers? 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 Jas. McLaren & Son Bakers. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £6.30 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £5.60 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- OpéraVN £7.45 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- FraisierVN £7.35 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £5.75 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- Saint-HonoréV £7.50 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £6.10 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.35 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £5.05 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £9.35 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 £3.45 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- FinancierVN £2.60 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- FlorentinesVNGF £2.80 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
Viennoiserie
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.25 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.70 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.10 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £3.70 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Kouign-amannV £3.45 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Croquembouche (to order)V £105.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £32.50 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £25.50 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £39.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £32.50 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £41.50 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
- Iced latteVGF £3.80 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.95 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.
- Citron presséVVGGF £4.15 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.80 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.40 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
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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