Cream Cheese Glaze
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Cream Cheese Glaze
Description
This glaze combines softened cream cheese and butter whipped together until fluffy, then folded with vanilla extract and powdered sugar to achieve sweetness and smooth texture. Milk or half and half gradually thins the mixture to a pourable or spreadable glaze. The glaze achieves a creamy consistency that sets upon cooling but remains soft and does not crust or harden like traditional sugar glazes. This quality makes it suitable for moist or tender cakes where a soft topping is preferred.
Flavor variations can be made by adding citrus juice or zest for brightness, ground cinnamon for warm spice, or small amounts of liquor for added depth. The glaze should be gently warmed if it becomes too thick after refrigeration. Because it does not set hard, it is not suited for confections that require stacking.
Applications include pouring or drizzling over bundt cakes, cinnamon rolls, carrot cakes, or cupcakes, adding moisture and a mild tangy sweetness that balances richer flavors.
The glaze can be prepared ahead and stored refrigerated for up to three days; gently warm to room temperature before use for easier pouring.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened, block-style
- 4 tablespoons butter room temperature, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1-4 tablespoons milk or half and half
Instructions
- In a bowl with a hand mixer, beat together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract and confectioner's sugar until smooth.
- Add enough milk or half and half to thin to desired spreading, drizzling, or pouring consistency. If you need your glaze thinner than 4 tablespoons of liquid will allow, very gently warm the glaze (10-second increments in the microwave, stirring in between) until your desired consistency is reached. Adding additional liquid beyond 4 tablespoons will make it more difficult for the glaze to set. Glaze that is slightly warm (not hot) will pour easily and then set up, particularly when it's refrigerated.
- Pour or drizzle over your favorite baked goods. Glaze can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Gently warm to room temperature before using for a pourable consistency. Baked goods finished with cream cheese glaze should be refrigerated for storage.
Notes
- This glaze sets softly but does not harden or crust like a traditional sugar glaze; it is not suitable for sandwich-type confections that require firmness.
- For citrus flavor, substitute 1-2 tablespoons fresh juice for some milk and add grated zest to taste.
- Add ¼ to ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon for a spiced variation.
- Incorporate ½ to 1 tablespoon of liquor such as rum or bourbon in place of milk to enhance flavor.
- Use vanilla bean paste or scraped vanilla beans instead of extract for a pronounced vanilla flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8to 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 182IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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