Patisserie · Ballachulish, Fort William
Stiff Peaks Menu & Prices
Planning what to order at Stiff Peaks? 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 Stiff Peaks. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Mille-feuilleV £5.55 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £4.95 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- FraisierVN £6.95 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £6.50 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- ReligieuseV £5.65 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- OpéraVN £5.55 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £5.85 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.25 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.30 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.95 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £7.80 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £5.10 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £12.50 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
Viennoiserie
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.35 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.45 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.45 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.45 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.70 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Kouign-amannV £3.55 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Chausson aux pommesV £4.15 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £34.50 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £25.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £36.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £44.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £147.50 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
Boissons
- Iced latteVGF £3.70 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.20 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.30 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.35 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.40 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.45 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
Ordering tips for Stiff Peaks
- 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.