Lavender Glaze Dessert Topping (Printable Version)
Fragrant floral glaze with delicate lavender notes, ideal for drizzling over your favorite baked treats
# What You'll Need:
→ Lavender Milk
01 - 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
02 - 1/4 cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative
→ Glaze Base
03 - 2 cups powdered sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
# Method:
01 - Combine milk and dried lavender in a small saucepan. Heat gently over low heat until just steaming, approximately 2 minutes. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes.
02 - Strain the infused milk through a fine-mesh strainer to remove lavender buds. Allow to cool slightly before proceeding.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk powdered sugar with 2.5 to 3 tablespoons of the lavender-infused milk. Add lemon juice if using. Whisk vigorously until completely smooth and pourable consistency is achieved.
04 - Check glaze texture. Add more milk to thin if needed, or additional powdered sugar to thicken. The glaze should flow easily but not run off baked goods.
05 - Drizzle or spread glaze evenly over cooled baked goods. Allow to set for at least 10 minutes before serving or storing.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- Transforms ordinary baked goods into something that looks and tastes professionally made
- Ready in under ten minutes but creates that wow factor that makes people think you spent all day in the kitchen
02 -
- Oversteeping the lavender is the number one mistake people make. Two to three minutes of gentle heating is all you need.
- Lets your baked goods cool completely before glazing or the glaze will melt right off and make a mess.
03 -
- Use a glass measuring cup when heating the milk so you can see the steam forming before it reaches a simmer
- If your glaze is too thick, add milk one teaspoon at a time. You can always add more but you cant take it back.