Patisserie · Smethwick town centre
Chawla Sweets Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at Chawla Sweets: 33 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 Chawla Sweets. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Saint-HonoréV £7.80 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £7.05 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- FraisierVN £7.45 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £4.80 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £6.70 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- ReligieuseV £5.95 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £4.70 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.35 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.75 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £5.15 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- FinancierVN £2.70 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £13.00 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 £3.70 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
Viennoiserie
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.30 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £4.15 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.60 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.30 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.15 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Kouign-amannV £4.75 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.55 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.50 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £28.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £35.50 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £96.50 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £35.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £36.50 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £43.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
Boissons
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.40 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.60 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.20 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.40 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Iced latteVGF £4.40 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
Ordering tips for Chawla Sweets
- 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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