Iced Viennese Whirls

Iced Viennese Whirls are a classic British biscuit, famously popularized by the television show 'The Great British Bake Off'. They consist of two buttery, crumbly shortbread-style cookies piped into a distinctive whirl shape, sandwiched together with a generous filling of vanilla buttercream and raspberry jam, then half-dipped in white chocolate.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a very energy-dense treat, high in refined carbohydrates and saturated fats from the butter, sugar, and chocolate. A single whirl provides a significant calorie boost, primarily from fats and sugars, with minimal protein or fiber.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	240 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	16 g
Sodium	120 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Potassium	50 mg
Vitamin A	80 IU
Vitamin D	0.2 mcg
Vitamin E	0.5 mg
Phosphorus	30 mg
Magnesium	5 mg

Per 1 cookie (approx. 50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the Viennese Whirl is a beloved staple of British afternoon tea and home baking. Its unique texture comes from a high butter-to-flour ratio, which allows the dough to be piped but also creates its signature melt-in-the-mouth quality.