Viennese whirls
Viennese whirls are a British biscuit consisting of soft shortbread biscuits piped into a whirl shape, said to be inspired by Austrian pastries, though entirely unrelated.
![]() Viennese whirls with a creme filling and raspberry purée, made by Mr Kipling | |
Type | Biscuit |
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Main ingredients | Shortbread, buttercream, jam |
The most common UK version was popularised by Mr Kipling, consisting of two biscuits sandwiched with buttercream and jam.[1] In this sense they resemble the older Empire biscuit.
Other varieties can have a single layer with chocolate piping.[2]

Chocolate Viennese fingers with a raspberry flavoured filling
There can be many different ways to make the shape of them (like into straight lines or finger shaped) and many different ways to pipe them. They can be dipped in chocolate or any other dipping.[3]
Viennese whirls can also have different kinds of fillings piped or spread into them. They can also be made plain.[4]
References
- "Viennese whirl biscuits". BBC Food.
- "Really Nice Recipes - Viennese Whirls". www.reallynicerecipes.com.
- "Good to Know - Chocolate-dipped Viennese finger biscuits". www.goodtoknow.co.uk.
- "Good Housekeeping - Viennese whirl biscuits". www.goodhousekeeping.com.
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