Description
This creamy and rich Cream Cheese Glaze is the perfect topping for desserts and breakfast pastries. Made with smooth cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, it blends effortlessly to a velvety consistency that can be warmed for easy drizzling over cakes, muffins, cinnamon rolls, and more.
Ingredients
Glaze Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature (113 g)
- ¼ cup butter, room temperature (57 g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted if clumpy (120 g)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 mL)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cream cheese, room temperature butter, sifted powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into a mixing bowl to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Mix Until Smooth: Beat the mixture starting at a low speed, gradually increasing to medium-high until the glaze is smooth, creamy, and free of lumps, about 2-3 minutes.
- Warm the Glaze: For an easy drizzle, warm the glaze in a microwave-safe jar or bowl on low heat in 20-second intervals, stirring gently between each until pourable but not hot.
- Apply to Desserts: Drizzle the warm glaze over your favorite desserts, such as cakes, cinnamon rolls, or breakfast pastries, serving immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for smooth mixing without lumps.
- If your powdered sugar is clumpy, sift it before measuring to maintain a smooth texture.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more powdered sugar for a firmer glaze or a teaspoon of milk or cream for a thinner drizzle.
- Store leftover glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week; rewarm gently before use.
- This glaze can also be flavored by adding citrus zest or cinnamon for variation.
