About Us

Clare Welage’s cookies and pastries have been compared to those one might see in New York or California. Her painted cookies are as beautiful and memorable as the events they adorn. People who taste her tea cookies lose themselves in the moment. Those who are so fortunate to receive a gift bag from the company never forget the experience of The Whimsical Whisk- A Dessert Revolution!, Indianapolis’ first patisserie, focusing on taste, style, quality of ingredients, and presentation.

Clare Welage, a self-taught pastry chef and owner of The Whimsical Whisk, has a history of making phenomenal desserts. From her early success with a chocolate company she started in 1987, to her recognition as one of Indianapolis’ top pastry chefs by Indianapolis Monthly magazine, where her desserts received the highest acknowledgement: Critics Choice Award. In 2004, the same year in which she started The Whimsical Whisk, the company was awarded Best Cookies by Indianapolis Monthly magazine. Since then, her desserts have graced the pages of many local publications including: Indianapolis Woman, Indianapolis Business Journal, Indianapolis Star and INtake Weekly.

I started The Whimsical Whisk because I firmly believe people deserve a much better product than what is commonly available. I don’t believe people are average, so why should a dessert be average? Why would you want to buy an average cookie? I believe our customers deserve products made from only high quality ingredients such as butter (no margarine, lard, or shortenings), whole eggs, sugar, and flour. Some people would argue that customers wouldn’t know a scratch made product from one made from a mix or a butter cookie from one made with a synthetic fat, but the truth is I would know and that’s why I started The Whimsical Whisk, A Dessert Revolution! I am on a mission to change what people think to be true about a product that isn’t. Come and check us out- you won’t be disappointed. If you have any questions upon reviewing the website, please do not hesitate to contact me, either through the Contact Us page or you may call me: (317) 730-6802.

Thank you.

Clare