Description
A rich, smooth cream cheese glaze recipe made in just 5 minutes. Perfect for cinnamon rolls, cakes, or banana bread—sweet, tangy, and effortlessly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for a citrus twist)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for a fall-inspired flavor)
Instructions
- Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature until soft and easy to work with.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk or cream, and mix until fully combined.
- Adjust the consistency: add more milk to thin, or powdered sugar to thicken.
- Add optional flavorings like lemon zest or maple syrup, then mix again.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for later use.
- This cream cheese glaze recipe is perfect to pour over baked treats like cinnamon rolls or pumpkin bread.
Notes
- Use full-fat block cream cheese, not cream cheese spread, for the best consistency.
- You can substitute milk with almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Add extra powdered sugar for a thicker glaze or reduce the liquid slightly.
- Try using this glaze over banana bread, muffins, or even scones for a delicious finishing touch.
- Refrigerate leftover glaze in an airtight container and re-whip before using again.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5mg
- Saturated Fat: 3mg
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5mg
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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