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'''Viennese whirls''' are a British biscuit consisting of soft shortbread biscuits piped into a whirl shape, said to be inspired by Austrian pastries, |
'''Viennese whirls''' are a British biscuit consisting of soft shortbread biscuits piped into a whirl shape, said to be inspired by Austrian pastries, which share the name [[Spritzgebäck]] and come in various shapes with different fillings and decorations. Examples are Linzer Stangerl or Linzer Kipferl, which are named after the Austrian city of Linz. |
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The most common UK version was popularised by [[Mr Kipling]], consisting of two biscuits sandwiched with [[buttercream]] and [[jam]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/viennese_whirls_78348|title=Viennese whirl biscuits|website=BBC Food}}</ref> In this sense they resemble the older [[Empire biscuit]]. |
The most common UK version was popularised by [[Mr Kipling]], consisting of two biscuits sandwiched with [[buttercream]] and [[jam]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/viennese_whirls_78348|title=Viennese whirl biscuits|website=BBC Food}}</ref> In this sense they resemble the older [[Empire biscuit]]. |
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Other varieties can have a single layer with chocolate piping.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reallynicerecipes.com/recipe/cakes_biscuits/viennese-whirls|title=Really Nice Recipes - Viennese Whirls|website=www.reallynicerecipes.com}}</ref> |
Other varieties can have a single layer with chocolate piping.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reallynicerecipes.com/recipe/cakes_biscuits/viennese-whirls|title=Really Nice Recipes - Viennese Whirls|website=www.reallynicerecipes.com}}</ref> |
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[[File:Chocolate Viennese fingers 01.jpg|thumb|Chocolate Viennese fingers with a raspberry flavoured filling]] |
[[File:Chocolate Viennese fingers 01.jpg|thumb|Chocolate Viennese fingers with a raspberry flavoured filling. These are called Linzer Stangerl in Austria]] |
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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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/chocolate-dipped-viennese-finger-biscuits|title=Good to Know - Chocolate-dipped Viennese finger biscuits|website=www.goodtoknow.co.uk}}</ref> |
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/chocolate-dipped-viennese-finger-biscuits|title=Good to Know - Chocolate-dipped Viennese finger biscuits|website=www.goodtoknow.co.uk}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 07:13, 5 July 2022
 Viennese whirls with a creme filling and raspberry purée, made by Mr Kipling | |
| Type | Biscuit |
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| Main ingredients | Shortbread, buttercream, jam |
Viennese whirls are a British biscuit consisting of soft shortbread biscuits piped into a whirl shape, said to be inspired by Austrian pastries, which share the name Spritzgebäck and come in various shapes with different fillings and decorations. Examples are Linzer Stangerl or Linzer Kipferl, which are named after the Austrian city of Linz.
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]
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]
See also
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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