Vanilla Glaze

Keep this quick and delicious vanilla glaze recipe on hand whenever you want to take your baked goods to the next level.

Easy Vanilla Glaze Recipe

• Every home baker needs this foolproof recipe using just a bowl, a whisk, and three simple ingredients.
• This easy ‘foundation’ recipe for vanilla glaze will be your go-to for recipes all year long. Drizzle over ginger cookies, scones, or a loaf of lemon zucchini bread.
• It adds a glossy, sweet touch that elevates the look and flavor of desserts making every treat look and feel like it was made by a professional pastry chef.

Only 3 Ingredients!

• Powdered Sugar: Before measuring the powdered sugar, aerate it in the container by whisking it or running it through a sifter before use. This ensures proper measurements for the best consistency.
• Dairy: Heavy cream, whole milk, and half-and-half are all excellent options. Use your favorite non-dairy option if you like.
• Vanilla: This is where the flavor comes from, so spring for quality vanilla! Vanilla bean paste has a rich flavor and flecks of vanilla bean for a rustic look. Pure vanilla extract blends quickly and easily and is what most home cooks use. Choose clear vanilla extract, so your glaze will be the whitest with this option.

Glaze And Amaze

• Experiment swapping out the vanilla extract with flavored extracts for exiting bold flavors. Try peppermint, banana, rum, bourbon, coconut, lemon, or lime extract for a new recipe twists every time.
• Add food coloring to suit the occasion, add some pumpkin pie spice for an aromatic touch, or melt some chocolate chips into the glaze and top freshly baked banana donuts.
• Versatile vanilla glaze makes any treat that much sweeter. Use as a drizzle over French toast casserole or a galette, delish as a dip for fruit, or even spread over apple bundt cake.

How to Make Vanilla Glaze

It could not be more simple! Just whisk all ingredients in a bowl until smooth.

Tricks of the Trade

• Add milk or cream slowly, and use only a teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired thickness.
• Use more cream if the glaze is too thick and more sugar if the glaze is too thin. Easy peasy!
• The thinner the glaze, the softer it will be and will not harden the way royal icing does.
• Use a whisk or spoon to drizzle vanilla glaze over baked goods. You can also use a piping bag, a squeeze bottle, or a sandwich bag with one of the corners snipped off.
• This recipe can be prepped ahead of time, perfect for the busy holiday season!

Storage Made Simple

• Due to the high sugar content, vanilla glaze can be stored at room temperature, but it will last longer if it’s stored in the refrigerator. Keep it in a covered container for up to a week.
• Freeze vanilla glaze in a zippered bag pressed flat in the freezer for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature.
• Reheat in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, or let it come to room temperature on the counter.

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