Viennese Whirls have been one of my favourite treats for as long as I can remember. People don’t understand why I love them so much. Especially when they’ve been in the fridge for a while and the jam has gone all chewy, mmmm. I’m sure I get it from my Dad as they’re one of his favourite treats too. When I spotted this Viennese Whirls Recipe in my Great British Bake Off Calendar I wanted to make them right away. They’re one of those things that you don’t think are possible to make yourself, so understandably I was over the moon with how they turned out.
Ingredients:
Makes 18-20 (I halved the ingredients to make 8-10)
250g unsalted butter
100g icing sugar
1tsp vanilla extract
250g plain flour
30g cornflour
1/2tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
1tbsp milk
For the Buttercream
75g unsalted butter
1tsp vanilla extract
175g icing sugar
3tbsp raspberry jam
Method:
Preparation/chilling: 30 minutes | Baking: 10-12 minutes
1. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
2. Use a free standing mixer or hand whisk to beat the butter for 2-3 minutes until pale and creamy. Add the icing sugar and beat for a further 2-3 minutes.
3. Sift the flour, cornflour, baking powder and salt into the bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Add the milk and mix 30 seconds.
4. Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle and pipe 18-20 spirals, around 5cm in diameter on the prepared baking trays. Make sure you leave a little space between each one to allow for spreading. Chill the biscuits for 20 minutes whilst the oven is preheating to 170c (150c fan).
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until pale golden at the edges. Allow to cool whilst you make the buttercream filling.
6. To make the buttercream, beat the butter for 2-3 minutes until pale and soft, add the vanilla and mix again. Gradually add the icing sugar until the buttercream is pale, light and soft.
7. Spoon the buttercream into a piping bag and spiral on to the inside of half the biscuits. Spread the other half of the biscuits with jam and sandwich the two together.
Enjoy…
I’d love to see your pictures if you have a go at this Viennese Whirls Recipe. Did you see last week’s Quality Street Chocolate Brownies?
Until next time,
Dr. K. Lee Banks says
I didn’t know what these were – by the title – but looking at the picture, I think I have had these, but just didn’t know what they were called. Now I’d like to make them and wonder if they would come out OK with gluten-free flour.
Ami says
I’m not sure on that, you’ll have to let me know how they turn out. That would be interesting to know.
Ami xxx
Stephanie says
These look beautiful, and sound really simple to make too. Add to my list to make
Ami says
Thank you, I’ve got a “list to make” too and it’s miles long. I hope you enjoy making them.
Ami xxx
Victoria Moore says
Omg these look amazing! You’re truly talented!
Ami says
Thank you, that’s lovely of you to say!
Ami xxx
Sarmistha Goswami says
I have never tasted Viennese Whirls before and I can tell from your pots that I am missing out on a lot! I don’t even know if it available in my place but I will started looking for some. And thanks for the recipe too, I will try making them too 🙂
Ami says
I can’t believe you haven’t had Viennese Whirls before, replying to comments has made me want to make another batch hehe.
Ami xxx
Elizabeth Cole says
These look so amazing – I love Viennese Whirls!
Ami says
Thank you, I love them too!
Ami xxx
Denni says
Looks delicious and easy to make, i need to try this recipe asap ❤ pinned
Ami says
Let me know what you think if you have a go at making them yourself.
Ami xxx
Lucy Dorrington says
I love Viennese Whirls, they are a real weakness of mine. I can’t imagine how great homemade one’s taste, but I am going to enjoy finding out!
Ami says
I’m glad I have a fellow Viennese Whirlaholic hehe.
Ami xxx
Fashion and Style Police says
This looks easy to make. Will try it.
Ami says
They’re so simple. Let me know how you get on.
Ami xxx
Sharon Koenig says
I’ve never actually heard of these before. They sure sound AMAZING though! I mean you can’t go wrong with all that butter! 😉 It looks like a simple recipe too. I’ll have to give a try.
Ami says
I can’t believe you’ve never heard of them, they are AMAZING. I was surprised with how simple they were to make.
Ami xxx
charlotte says
My hubbie loves these! I need to look into making these as a surprise! Yours turned out amazing!!
Ami says
Aww that would be nice of you, I think I’m going to make some for my Dad as a surprise too, seeing as he missed out this time.
Ami xxx
nikki says
YUM! They look so incredibly good! I’m not sure they’d turn out quite so good for me but I’ll definitely give them a try!
Ami says
Hehe thank you! I’m sure they would, don’t doubt yourself!
Ami xxx
Javier sarmiento says
i will make these for mom on mother’s day! i will follow your directions!
Ami says
That’s a lovely idea. I hope she enjoys them.
Ami xxx
Msddah says
Your description of this is so mouth watering. Looks absolutely devine. I cannot wait to try them. Great post.
Ami says
Hehe thank you! It’s making me hungry just reading the post again.
Ami xxx
Joanna Bayford says
I love Viennese whirls but never made my own I so want to make these now I’ve even sent my hubby the recipe.
Ami says
I’d never made my own before this! I hope you both have fun making them.
Ami xxx
Laura Dove says
Oh wow!! These are my absolute favourite, although I haven’t had them for two years since I went gluten free. They look delicious!
Ami says
Ohh no, I hope you’ve managed to find some good alternatives.
Ami xxx
Honey @ The Girl Next Shore says
OMG this is to die for! I didn’t realise it’s just that easy!
Ami says
Amazing isn’t it? I thought it was going to be so difficult!
Ami xxx
Mummy Times Two says
Oh wow these look delicious. We’ll definitely be giving making them a go over the weekend x
Ami says
Thank you lovely. Let me know how they turn out!
Ami xxx
Soonjoo says
I never heard of Vienna Whirls but those looks so delicious! One of my favorite flavor jam is raspberry so I think I’ll love this recipe!
Ami says
I’m sure you will. Let me know what you think if you try them. They’re delicious!
Ami xxx
Lorna says
These look lovely. I’ve just seen my next project! x
Ami says
Thank you! Ooh do let me know how you get on!
Ami xxx
Samantha says
These look so so so delicious. I have never eaten these cookies before but I might have to try making this recipe!
Ami says
I can’t believe you haven’t tried them before. You’re missing out hehe!
Ami xxx
Puneet Kaur says
Hey these Viennese Whirls have turned out really well, on looking at the picture I feel like having them right now! I am going to try this recipe.
Ami says
I know, I keep wanting them when I look at the photo too! It’s tempting.
Ami xxx
Cath - BattleMum says
Gosh you’ve brought me back to my youth. I used to always make Viennese biscuits but never thought about making whirls with them! I must try it.
Ami says
Mmm you’ll have to! I’ve never made anything like this before but I’ll definitly be making them again and again.
Ami xxx
Sonia Cave says
This look much easier to do than I thought they would. And delicious need to try them out
Ami says
Let me know how you get on if you have a go at making them!
Ami xxx
Lucy Cole says
I didn’t expect these to be so easy to make! They look delicious, I’ll have to try!xx
Lucy | http://www.lucy-cole.co.uk
Ami says
I didn’t either, they didn’t take long at all.
Ami xxx
Kate says
I bloody love buying these from Mr Kipling and never even thought about making them myself! The recipe sounds super easy though so I’ll have to give this a go! X
Kate// itskaterose.com
Ami says
I’d never thought about it either! I was so pleased when I spotted the recipe. Let me know how you get on!
Ami xxx