Modern Pastry Shop


Modern Pastry Shop

Modern Pastry Shop

257 Hanover St
Boston, 02113

617 523-3783


Specialty Cakes
Chocolate Raspberry Mousse   Chocolate Raspberry Mousse-NEW-A classic blend of flavors to send your taste buds to heaven. Two layers of moist rich chocolate cake and a generous layer of seedless raspberry preserves. Covered with a light seedless raspberry mousse and enticingly decorated with seedless raspberry glaze, whipped cream rosettes, vanilla icing drizzle, and filagree European chocolates.
Ricotta Pie   Ricotta Pie-A classic Italian dessert, made from a recipe handed down through generations. Fresh, rich, sweetened ricotta cream is baked in our heavenly pasta frolla pastry dough. Hint of orange, lemon and vanilla essence makes this traditional pie an irresistible Italian tradition
Cassata   Cassata-A classic Italian dessert. Three layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake soaked with rum and strega liquors. Two layers of creamy sweetened ricotta filling sprinkled with dark chocolate morsels. Completely encompassed with fresh whipped cream and sliced almonds
Chocolate Mousse   Chocolate Mousse-NEW-Only the finest European chocolates are used to make this amazing dessert. Two layers of moist rich chocolate cake with a generous layer of divinely scrumptious chocolate mousse. The cake is domed and encompassed with even more delicious chocolate mousse and milk chocolate curls.
Baked Amaretto Cake   Baked Amaretto Cake-True bliss for any Italian pastry lover. Two layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake, soaked with rum, and amaretto liquors. Filled with a layer of creamy vanilla custard. This cake is masterfully hand crafted, domed and baked in a sweetened almond paste and glazed with apricot preserves.
Cappuccino Cake   Cappuccino Cake-A heavenly dessert. Three layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake soaked in freshly brewed sweetened espresso, and flavored with rum and strega liquors. One layer of velvety dark chocolate coffee cream, and one layer of light chocolate coffee mousse. Topped with an extravagant chocolate coffee mousse, surrounded with dark chocolate morsels.
Bomba   Bomba-A true Italian delight. Three layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake soaked with rum and strega liquors. Two layers of our creamy sweetened ricotta filling sprinkled with dark chocolate morsels. Covered in our fresh whipped cream and domed with vibrant green colored, sweetened almond paste. Beautifully decorated with seedless raspberry preserves, a whipped cream rosette and topped with a glazed cherry.
Bacio   Bacio- NEW !! Inspired by the traditional Italian candy Baci. Two layers of rich moist chocolate cake, a layer of luxuriously dark chocolate hazelnut tartufo creme. Covered in a decadent chocolate hazelnut mousse, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache and sprinkled with chopped hazelnuts.
Chocolate Ricotta Pie   Chocolate Ricotta Pie-Our traditional rich and creamy ricotta pie is made even more decadent with a ring of luscious chocolate custard baked inside.
Turtle Cheesecake   Turtle Cheesecake-The ultimate cheesecake indulgence. Chocolate, pecans, and caramel make our rich and velvety New York Style cheesecake positively sinful.
Blueberry Topped Cheesecake   Blueberry Topped Cheesecake-Our rich and velvety New York Style cheesecake is made even better by generous heaps of real blueberries in a sweetened blueberry glaze.
White Chocolate Mousse   White Chocolate Mousse-NEW-This dessert is a true decadent master piece. Two layers of moist white cake, with a generous layer of intensely rich white chocolate mousse. This confection is edged with an almond flavored sponge cake. Topped with fresh whipped cream and luscious chocolate ganache and drizzeled white ganache.
Strawberry Topped Cheesecake   Strawberry Topped Cheesecake-Fresh strawberries in a deliciously sweet strawberry glaze is a perfect compliment for our rich and velvety New York Style cheesecake.
Tropicana   Tropicana-NEW- The perfect dessert for a light affair, this uniquely delicious dessert has three layers of moist white cake flavored with coconut rum. A layer of sweet tangy lemon mousse, and a layer of seedless raspberry preserves make this new comer irresistible. Covered with fresh whipped cream and topped with sweetened coconut shavings.
Tiramisu   Tiramisu-This intensely rich dessert is the perfect finale for any meal. Three layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake soaked with freshly brewed sweetened espresso, flavored with coffee brandy. Two layers of sweetened marscapone custard cream, topped with whipped cream and dusted with fine European cocoa powder complete this succulent confection.
Tartufo   Tartufo-The ultimate chocolate indulgence. Two layers of moist chocolate cake, and a layer of deep dark chocolate tartufo creme. Domed with more decadent dark chocolate tartufo creme and covered with dark chocolate morsels. Decorated with fresh whipped cream rosettes and dusted with fine European cocoa powder.
Strawberry Shortcake   Strawberry Shortcake-A taste of summer year round. Three layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake flavored with rum liquor. Two layers of fresh strawberries and fresh whipped cream. Covered with whipped cream, and irresistibly decorated with whipped cream rosettes, seedless raspberry preserves and surrounded by sugared lady fingers
Rum Cake   Rum Cake-A Modern Pastry specialty. Three layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake soaked with rum and strega liquors. One layer of creamy vanilla custard and one layer of rich velvety chocolate custard. Covered with fresh whipped cream, and expertly decorated with swirls of dark chocolate syrup whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles.
Pistacchio Cake   Pistacchio Cake-NEW-An irresistibly delectable dessert. Two layers of moist white cake flavored with amaretto liquor. Generously filled and encompassed with a heavenly light pistacchio mousse. Domed and encompassed with more pistacchio mousse and sprinkled with chopped pistacchio nuts
Peanut Butter Mousse   Peanut Butter Mousse-NEW-A favorite combination of flavors chocolate and peanut butter. Two layers of moist chocolate cake and a generous layer of blissful peanut butter mousse. This dessert is domed with luxurious dark chocolate peanut butter tartufo cream.
Nocciola   Nocciola-The perfect compliment to any meal. Three layer of our light and airy Italian sponge cake soaked with rum and amaretto liquors. One layer of light chocolate hazelnut cream and one layer of decadent dark chocolate hazelnut cream. Covered with fresh whipped cream this cake is pleasing to the eye and the palate with it's nocciola decorations, and topped with whipped cream rosettes.
Lemon Tartufo   Lemon Tartufo-Rays of sun kissed lemon beam from every bite. Two layers of moist white cake and a layer of lemon mousse make this a dessert treat. The cake is domed with fresh whipped cream and covered with finest European white chocolate shavings. Lemon jubilation.
Limoncello   Limoncello-Luscious lemon in every bite. Three layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake soaked with rum and limocello liquors. One layer of lemon mousse, and one layer of sweet lemon cream. Covered with a light marcapone cream. Deliciously decorated with a tangy lemon custard, and whipped cream rosettes
Grand Mariner Cake   Grand Mariner Cake-The essence of orange in every bite, this dessert is a little piece of sunshine. Three layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake soaked with rum and grand mariner liquors. One layer of marscapone, and one layer of orange chantilly cream. Covered with a fresh orange whipped cream and exquisitely decorated with whipped cream and apricot preserves.
Fruit Tart   Fruit Tart-A gorgeous addition to any table. Light and flaky pasta frolla shell, enfused with orange and vanilla flavors. The shell is filled with our fresh creamy custard. The tart is topped with fresh fruit artistically arranged and hand sliced by our pastry chefs. The confection is glazed with sugar
Espresso Cake   Espresso Cake-A coffee lover's favorite. Three layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake soaked with freshly brewed sweetened espresso, and flavored with coffee liquor. One layer of creamy vanilla custard and one layer of velvety chocolate custard. Covered with fresh marbled chocolate whipped cream and expertly decorated with whipped cream rosettes, dusted with fine imported cocoa powder, and European filagree chocolates.
Cream Puff Cake   Cream Puff Cake-Seasonal-An absolutely lovely dessert. A crispy, fresh baked, paragina shell, with a layer of creamy vanilla custard. Three layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake soaked with rum and amaretto liquors. Two layers of a sweetened marscapone cream, covered with fresh whipped cream. Topped with swirls of delicious chocolate mousse and chantilly cream. The mini cream puffs are filled with whipped cream, and drizzled with dark chocolate ganache
Chocolate Coffee Mousse   Chocolate Coffee Mousse-A mocha loverŒ's paradise. Two layers of moist rich chocolate cake, a generous layer of extravagant chocolate coffee mousse, and topped with a marbled coffee whipped cream, whipped cream rosettes and dark chocolate morsels.
Cookie Trays
All Orders Must Be Placed 1 1/2 Weeks Prior to The Holiday
Three Pound Cookie Tray   A three pound assortment of traditional Italian butter cookies. Approximately 60-70 cookies
 30.00
Make Your Own Cookie Tray   We cater to your needs. Any cookie, any size. The price is determined by what you order. A $6.00 fee is inculdded for making the tray. Please e-mail us with any questions or orders. When placing your order, please include a phone number that you can be reached at. Thank You
 6.00
Five Pound Assortment Cookie Tray   Includes one pound of macaroon cookies, one pound of almond biscottis(quaresimali), and three pounds of traditional Italian butter cookies.
 56.00
Three Pound Assortment Cookie Tray   This beatifully arranged cookie tray includes 1/2 pounds of macoroon cookies, 1/2 pounds of almond biscotti (quaresimali),and two pounds of butter cookies
 35.00
Five Pound Cookie Tray   A five pound assortment of traditional Italian butter cookies. Approximately 100-120 cookies.
 46.00
Individual Cookies
Butter Cookies   variety of flavors and colors. pink(orange flavor), green (almond flavor), white (vanilla flavor) and chocolate.$8.00 per pound. (approximately 24 cookies per pound)
 8.00
Almond Biscotti   A very traditional biscotti that has taken a modern twist. This cookie is loaded with roasted almonds. (approximately 20 cookies per pound)
 13.00
Anise Cookie   A long anise-flavored cookie, that has been doubled baked in order to achieve a light but crisp crunch. This cookie has been a favorite in coffee dunking. $8.00/lb(approximately 20 cookies per pound)
 8.00
Chocolate Dipped Biscotti (quaresimali)   Every ones favorite biscotti has now indulged itself in a chocolate. It has been slightly glazed with a delicious bittersweet chocolate. Can you taste it?!?!
 18.00
Petti Four (rainbow Cookies)   This spongy delicate 3-layer colorful cookie has also a multitude of flavors.Each layer is pieced together with a thin glaze of raspberry and the whole cookie is topped with dark chocolate.$8.00/lb (approximately 20 cookies per pound)
 8.00
Macaroon Cookies   An Italian delight, a soft and chewy almond cookie sweetened with just the right amount of sugar. (approximately 22 cookies per pound)
 13.00
Pignoli Cookies   To those pignoli nut lovers, a soft and chewy almong cookie covered with the best quality pignoli nuts. (approximately 20 cookies per pound)
 17.00
Seeded Cookies   Butter sweet cookie enrobed in sesame seeds.$8.00/lb(approximately 22 cookies per pound)
 8.00
Chocolate Biscotti   Today's Craze---A chocloate biscotti mixed with just the right amount of hazelnut, then topped with a bitter sweet dark chocolate.
 16.00
Filled Cookies (torroncini)   A soft butter flavor cookie filled with a lemon, raspberry, apple butter or fig filling. $8.00/lb(approximately 14-16 cookies per pound)
 8.00
Mixed Box of filled Cookies   A mixture of the above fruit filling cookies in a one pound box. (approximately 14-16 cookies per pound)
 8.00
Chocolate Chip Cookie   A rich blend of cookie dough and just the right amount of dark chocloate chunks to make your mouth water.
 8.00
Oatmeal Cookies   The all-time favorite oatmeal cookie baked to perfection.
 8.00
Florentine   The best quality melted chocolate sandwiched between a heavenly mixture of chopped almonds, sugar, and our great tasting honey.$12.00/lb(approximately 14 cookies per pound)
 17.00
Bowtie Cookies   A delicious butter cookie wiht a raspberry filling or apricot filling. $8.00/lb(approximately 24 cookies per pound)
 8.00
Chocolates
Perugina/baci- Baci   10 piece box./ 15 Piece Box/ 21 Piece Box/ 28 Piece Box/ 36 Piece Box. Silky dark chocolate outside, delightfully whipped chocolate inside that is blended with a finely chopped hazelnut and topped with a whole hazelnut. Product of Italy. Individually wrapped.
 8.00  12.00  15.00  19.00  23.00
Truffles by Dante-12 Piece Mini   12 piece variety set,including both liqueur and non-liqueur fillings
 15.00
Truffles by Dante-12 Piece-lg  
 37.99
Truffles by Dante-liqueur  
 3.00
White Torrone with Chocolate   Our classic White Torrone topped with dark semi-sweet chocolate.
 4.75
Chocolate Torrone   A chocolate lover's delight! Bittersweet nougat with roasted almonds coated in dark semi-sweet chocolate.
 4.75
White Torrone with Gianduia (hazelnut Chocolate)   A unique combination of a creamy two-toned (milk-dark) hazelnut chocolate surrounded by fluffy white nougat.
 4.75
Cappucino Torrone   Our classic White Torrone dipped in our Distinctive milk coffee chocolate combined with a select blend of espresso beans.
 4.75
Espresso Torrone   Our fluffy white nougat submerged in our exclusive rich dark coffee chocolate carefully blended with only the finest espresso beans.
 4.75
Caramel Torrone   Buttery caramel surrounded by our classic White Torrone enrobed by a semi-sweet chocolate.
 4.75
Peanut Butter Torrone   A milk chocolate and creamy peanut butter center wrapped in our famous white nougat submerged in milk chocolate.
 4.75
Chocolate Caramel Pretzel   A pretzel stick submerged in chewy caramel and coated in a dark or milk chocolate. 6 pretzels per box.
 5.99
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups   A rich blend of sweetened Peanut Butter covered with dark or milk chocolate.
 2.50
Turtles (nut Clusters)   A chewy caramel center surrounded with your choice of nuts covered with chocolate.
 2.50
Truffles by Dante  
 3.00
Nougats (torrone) $4.75
White Torrone   Our family's secret recipe for a fluffy vanilla nougat with roasted almonds.
White Torrone with Gianduia (hazelnut Chocolate)   Our traditional White Torrone with Gianduia submerged in just enough dark semi-sweet chocolate to bring out the connoisseur in all!
Cappuccino Torrone   Our classic White Torrone dipped in our Distinctive milk coffee chocolate combined with a select blend of espresso beans.
Espresso Torrone   Our Fluffy white nougat submerged in our exclusive rich dark coffee chocolate carefully blended with only the finest espresso beans.
Caramel Torrone   Buttery carmel surrounded by our classic White Torrone enrobed by a semi-sweet chocolate.
Peanut Butter Torrone   A milk chocolate and creamy peanut butter center wrapped in our famous white nougat submerged in milk chocolate.
White Torrone - Chocolate Covered   A unique combination of a creamy two-toned (milk-dark) hazelnut chocolate surrounded by fluffy white nougat.
Chocolate Torrone  
Coffee
Danesi- Italian Espresso   Product of Italy. Net weight 8.75 oz.
 7.50
Lavazza- Decafinated Ground Espresso   Product of Italy. Net weight 8 oz
 8.50
Guglielmo  
(Small Bag) 13.00 (Large Bag) 24.00

Hours:
Sun-Thu: 8am-10pm Fri-Sat: 8am-11pm
Neighborhood:
Downtown, North End
Phone:
617-523-3783

Location(s)

Modern Pastry Shop
257 Hanover St
Boston, MA, 02113
United States