Patisserie · Battle, Reading
Ambala Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 29 items we would expect to see at Ambala in Battle, Reading.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Ambala. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Saint-HonoréV £7.25 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- OpéraVN £5.90 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £4.85 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- Mille-feuilleV £5.00 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- FraisierVN £5.60 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £6.05 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £6.75 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- FlorentinesVNGF £2.90 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £14.00 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £9.95 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.50 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.15 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
Viennoiserie
- Kouign-amannV £4.10 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.95 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £2.55 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.35 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.35 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.65 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £37.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £140.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £39.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £28.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £35.00 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
Boissons
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.60 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.90 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Iced latteVGF £4.20 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.25 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.60 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.05 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
Ordering tips for Ambala
- 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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