Patisserie · Pokesdown, Christchurch
Bake House Menu & Prices
Planning what to order at Bake House? 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 Bake House. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Tarte au citronPopularV £4.55 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £4.75 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £6.15 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- ReligieuseV £5.10 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £6.10 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £6.50 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.
- FinancierVN £2.40 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.45 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.50 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- FlorentinesVNGF £2.55 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £7.70 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
Viennoiserie
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.80 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £4.00 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.30 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.15 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.50 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £5.00 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £29.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £31.50 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £40.50 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £40.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £98.50 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £38.00 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
Boissons
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.55 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Iced latteVGF £3.95 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.20 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.60 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.65 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.75 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
Ordering tips for Bake House
- 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.
- It opens on Sundays (8am – 6pm), which makes it handy for weekend treats.
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