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Viennese Whirls

Cultural Context

Originating in Austria, Viennese Whirls are a delightful biscuit that showcases the rich tradition of pastry-making in Vienna. These elegant treats are often enjoyed with tea and are a testament to the city's love for sweet confections. Today, they have found a place in British baking culture, often featured in tea rooms and enjoyed during afternoon tea, reflecting a blend of European culinary influences.

BritishGBdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
butter
icing sugar
plain flour
cornflour
vanilla extract
milk
raspberry jam
dark chocolate

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative, while margarine can reduce costs.

icing sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia powder

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia provides a low-calorie sweetening option.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with stevia

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Stevia chocolate reduces sugar content, while milk chocolate is often less expensive.

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2

Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

3

Cream butter and icing sugar together until light and fluffy.

4

Sift in plain flour and cornflour, then mix until combined.

5

Add vanilla extract and a splash of milk, mixing until the dough is smooth.

6

Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.

7

Pipe small swirls onto the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each.

8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until pale golden.

9

Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

10

Once cooled, spread raspberry jam on the flat side of half the biscuits.

11

Top each jam-covered biscuit with another biscuit to form a sandwich.

12

Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.

13

Drizzle melted chocolate over the biscuit sandwiches and let set before serving.

Cooking Techniques

creamingsiftingpipingbakingdrizzling

Equipment Needed

baking trayparchment papermixing bowlwhiskpiping bagstar nozzlewire rackheatproof bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Viennese BiscuitsViennese Cookies

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