Cherry Viennese whirls
Viennese whirls are pretty little piped biscuits, sandwiched with buttercream and jam. They’re always delicious but even better when you bake your own – and you can make them any shape you like.
MAKES 16 PREP 20 MINS, PLUS CHILLING COOK 15 MINS
✱ 250g butter, softened
✱ 50g icing sugar
✱ 250g plain flour
✱ 50g cornflour
✱ ½tsp vanilla extra
✱ Pinch of salt
For the filling:
✱ 100g butter, softened
✱ 200g icing sugar, sieved
✱ A few drops of vanilla extract or kirsch
✱ Up to 2tbsp milk
✱ 50g dark chocolate, grated (optional)
✱ 75g cherry jam or conserve
To serve:
✱ Icing sugar, for dusting
Line 2 baking trays with baking