Ischler Cookies 220g

Ischler cookies are buttery sandwich biscuits filled with bright apricot jam, dipped in dark chocolate and finished with freshly crushed pistachio nuts.

What Are Ischler Cookies?

Named after the elegant Austrian spa town of Bad Ischl, Ischler cookies are a refined Central European coffeehouse treat. Two delicate shortbread-style biscuits are joined with fruity apricot jam, then coated in dark chocolate for a satisfyingly rich contrast of crisp pastry, bright fruit and deep cocoa.

They bring together the apricot-filled charm of Linzer cookies and the dark-chocolate finish of a Sachertorte, with chopped pistachios adding a final elegant flourish. Their combination of flavour and presentation makes them a lovely addition to the tradition of Austrian cakes.

How to Serve Ischler Cookies

Each pack contains two generous cookies, ready to turn an everyday coffee break into a proper little occasion.

• Serve with espresso, black coffee or Earl Grey tea for a classic continental coffeehouse moment.
• Add to an afternoon-tea stand with fresh berries, shortbread and softly whipped cream.
• Plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an easy restaurant-style dessert.
• Offer on a dessert table, after-dinner coffee tray or grazing board when you want something genuinely special.
• Give as a thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys dark chocolate and elegant patisserie.

Serving Tip

Serve at room temperature, when the chocolate coating is glossy and the apricot filling is soft and fragrant. A sharp knife will give a neat half-moon cut if you would like to share one.

Where Do They Come From?

Our Ischler cookies are hand-made by Nándori Cukrászda, a family-run Budapest patisserie on Ráday Street. Its story began in 1957, and László Nándori took over the business in 1988, continuing its tradition of carefully prepared cakes and pastries.

Skilled confectioners sandwich the delicate biscuits with apricot jam, coat them in dark chocolate and finish them with pistachio. The result is polished enough for a celebration, yet wonderfully easy to enjoy with an afternoon coffee.

Browse our wider selection of Hungarian cakes and pastries to discover more hand-made sweet specialities from Nándori Cukrászda.

Delivery & Storage

Each pack contains two Ischler cookies and has a best-before date of 7 days from the date of purchase. We send them in protective packaging to help them arrive looking and tasting their best.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening.

Ingredients & Allergen Information

Ingredients: Wheat flour, sugar, margarine, lard, vanillin sugar, pistachio, dark chocolate (cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, Bourbon vanilla extract), apricot jam.

Allergy advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May contain traces of eggs, milk and other nuts.

Country of Origin: Hungary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the other names for Ischler cookies?

You may see these chocolate-and-apricot sandwich biscuits called Ischler Törtchen, Ischler Krapferl or Bad Ischler Törtchen in Austria. In Hungary, they are commonly known as isler; other spellings include Ischler, Ishler, Ischler tortelettes and Ischl tartlets. In Czech, they may also be called išelské dortíčky.

What do Ischler cookies taste like?

They have a rich dark-chocolate coating, a lightly crisp, buttery biscuit and a bright layer of apricot jam, while pistachio adds a gentle nutty note.

How many cookies are in a pack?

Each pack contains two Ischler cookies, making it ideal for sharing, serving after dinner or enjoying over two coffee breaks.

Can I serve Ischler cookies as dessert?

Yes. Serve one whole cookie with coffee, or halve it and pair with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream or fresh raspberries for an effortless dessert.