Patisserie · Heanor town centre
The Mirage Cake Company Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at The Mirage Cake Company: 30 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 The Mirage Cake Company. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £5.10 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- FraisierVN £6.50 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £5.95 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £6.75 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- Saint-HonoréV £7.05 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £11.00 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £7.35 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.95 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £11.50 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- FinancierVN £2.85 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £4.00 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
Viennoiserie
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.70 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Kouign-amannV £4.65 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £3.65 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.55 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.65 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.30 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £31.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £23.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £36.50 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £137.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £39.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £36.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £40.50 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
Boissons
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.05 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.35 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £2.80 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.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.45 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Iced latteVGF £3.65 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
Ordering tips for The Mirage Cake Company
- 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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