Vanilla Bean Glaze Recipe for Cakes, Donuts, and Pastries

This vanilla bean glaze is an effortless, aromatic topping that lifts cakes, pastries, donuts and more. With just a few pantry ingredients, you can make a silky, flavorful glaze in minutes—perfect for finishing baked goods with a glossy, fragrant touch.

Simple Vanilla Bean Glaze

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Prep Time
5 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings
1 serving

Calories 241 kcal

Ingredients

• ½ cup confectioners sugar (60g) — use powdered erythritol for a sugar-free option
• 1 Tbsp milk of choice
• ¼ tsp vanilla bean paste or the seeds from ½ vanilla bean

Instructions

• In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners sugar and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth.
  
• Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved and the glaze is silky and lump-free.
  
• If it’s too thick, add more milk a teaspoon at a time until you reach the desired pourable consistency.
• If it’s too thin, add extra powdered sugar a tablespoon at a time and mix until thicker.
  
• Add ¼ tsp vanilla bean paste and stir to combine. If using a vanilla bean, split it and scrape the seeds into the glaze, then mix well.
  
• Drizzle the glaze over cakes, cupcakes, donuts, cinnamon rolls, cookies or muffins while the baked goods are slightly warm or at room temperature.
• Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal
Carbohydrates: 61g
Protein: 0.1g
Fat: 0.1g
Sodium: 7mg
Sugar: 59g

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