Patisserie · Pitlochry town centre
The Hairy Coo's Piecebox Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at The Hairy Coo's Piecebox: 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 The Hairy Coo's Piecebox. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Mille-feuilleV £5.85 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £6.55 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £6.05 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- OpéraVN £6.40 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £6.50 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £5.10 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- Saint-HonoréV £7.90 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.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £1.90 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.45 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £12.50 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.30 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £6.80 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
Viennoiserie
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.30 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Kouign-amannV £3.80 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.10 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.70 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.90 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.75 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.20 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.70 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £37.00 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £37.50 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £35.50 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £43.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £121.50 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £37.50 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
Boissons
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.90 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.70 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Iced latteVGF £3.70 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.35 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.50 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.20 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
Ordering tips for The Hairy Coo's Piecebox
- 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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