Patisserie · Balham, London
The Apple Blue Patisserie Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 36 items we would expect to see at The Apple Blue Patisserie in Balham, London.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Apple Blue Patisserie. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Saint-HonoréV £6.75 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- OpéraVN £6.95 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- Mille-feuilleV £5.05 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £4.15 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £7.25 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £5.85 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £6.15 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £6.30 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.00 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.15 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £5.10 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- FlorentinesVNGF £4.00 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £10.50 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- FinancierVN £3.35 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £10.50 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £6.90 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
Viennoiserie
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.10 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Kouign-amannV £4.00 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.85 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £4.05 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.85 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.60 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.20 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Galette des rois (January)VN £29.50 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £40.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £42.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £160.50 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £28.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £27.50 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £37.50 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
Boissons
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.20 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.40 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.50 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Iced latteVGF £3.65 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.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.70 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
Ordering tips for The Apple Blue Patisserie
- 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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