Donut Glaze Recipe
This classic Donut Glaze recipe creates a smooth, sweet, and creamy topping perfect for glazing warm donuts, pastries, and sweet breads. Made with powdered sugar, high-quality vanilla, and cream, it delivers a luscious shine and just the right consistency that can be easily adjusted by the amount of cream used.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Enough glaze for about 12 medium donuts
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon high-quality vanilla extract
- 3–5 tablespoons cream (heavy whipping cream or regular whipping cream)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Add Cream Gradually: Pour in 3 tablespoons of cream to start (or 4 tablespoons if using heavy whipping cream), then whisk the mixture until smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: Add additional cream, a little at a time, until the glaze reaches your preferred consistency—ideally a continuous stream when lifting the whisk.
- Apply Glaze: Dip warm donuts into the glaze for an even coating. For cooled donuts, add more cream for easier coverage.
- Store Leftovers: Store any leftover glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- If using regular whipping cream, start with 3 tablespoons as it has less milk fat and yields a thinner glaze.
- If using heavy whipping cream, start with 4 tablespoons because it creates a thicker glaze due to higher fat content.
- Glaze should be a continuous stream off the whisk, ideal for dipping warm donuts.
- The glaze remains soft but develops a gentle crust if left uncovered; glazed donuts can form a subtle shell if dried in open air.
- Perfect not only for donuts but also sweet breads, pastries, and more.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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