Patisserie · Torrisholme, Lancaster
Carter's Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at Carter's: 32 items across 5 sections, from pâtisserie individuelle to boissons.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Carter's. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Saint-HonoréV £6.00 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £5.70 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £5.30 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- Mille-feuilleV £6.25 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £5.85 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- ReligieuseV £6.35 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- OpéraVN £7.30 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.00 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £5.05 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £11.00 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £12.00 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.60 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £5.20 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- FinancierVN £2.45 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
Viennoiserie
- Croissant aux amandesVN £4.30 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Kouign-amannV £3.85 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.50 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.30 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.80 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.90 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £32.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £178.50 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £37.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £32.50 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £33.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £35.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £28.50 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
Boissons
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.90 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.95 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £2.85 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 £3.60 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
Ordering tips for Carter's
- 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 (11am – 5pm), which makes it handy for weekend treats.
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