Patisserie · Cambridge town centre
The Cherry Pit Menu & Prices
Planning what to order at The Cherry Pit? 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 The Cherry Pit. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £7.10 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- FraisierVN £7.15 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Saint-HonoréV £7.80 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £6.65 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- Mille-feuilleV £6.60 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.05 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £6.45 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.50 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- FinancierVN £3.05 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £9.40 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.40 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
Viennoiserie
- Kouign-amannV £3.85 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.05 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £4.25 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.25 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.90 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.55 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £35.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £32.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £36.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £40.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £170.50 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £36.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
Boissons
- Iced latteVGF £4.00 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.60 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £3.95 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.30 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.45 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.80 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
Coffee
- CappuccinoVGF £3.25 Espresso with steamed milk and a deep layer of foam, dusted with cocoa.
- Flat whitePopularVGF £3.90 Double shot with velvety microfoam, strong and silky.
- MochaVGF £4.55 Espresso, chocolate and steamed milk finished with whipped cream.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.45 Single or double shot of our house blend espresso.
- AmericanoVVGGF £3.40 Espresso lengthened with hot water for a smooth, rounded cup.
- LatteVGF £3.50 Espresso topped with plenty of steamed milk and a thin foam layer.
Ordering tips for The Cherry Pit
- 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 (10am – 4pm), which makes it handy for weekend treats.
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