Butterscotch Viennese Whirls
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These butterscotch Viennese whirls are my go to treat when I want something elegant but manageable. With just an hour from start to finish, they're surprisingly simple to pull together without fussing over complicated techniques. The combination of buttery shortbread piped into those pretty spiral shapes and topped with butterscotch cream filling feels fancy enough for company yet totally doable on a weeknight. Plus, the eggs in this recipe provide protein and choline to support brain health, so you can enjoy these treats with a little less guilt. Trust me, once you master these, they'll become your secret weapon for impressing friends and family alike.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 125 gunsalted butter(cold, cubed)
- 200 gconfectioner's sugar
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 5 gsalt
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened(for filling)
- 100 mlbutterscotch syrup
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 1 eggegg
- 5 gbaking powder
- 120 mlmilk
- 20 gcocoa powder
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: For even baking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, confectioner's sugar, and baking powder.
Tip: Aerate the flour for even distribution.
- 3
In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the granulated sugar and beat until combined.
Tip: Use a stand mixer for efficiency.
- 4
Beat in the heavy cream until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Tip: Don't overmix for a tender crumb.
- 5
Beat in the salt and vanilla extract.
Tip: For added depth.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 7
Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces. Roll out each piece to a thickness of about 3 mm (1/8 inch).
Tip: For even swirling.
- 8
Spread the butterscotch syrup evenly over the dough, leaving a 1 cm (1/2 inch) border around the edges.
Tip: Don't overdo it for a balanced flavor.
- 9
Roll the dough into a log and cut into 8 equal pieces. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Tip: For a symmetrical swirl.
- 10
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Check at 15 minutes for doneness.
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