Lavender Glaze for Desserts (Printable)
A delicate floral glaze infused with lavender, ideal for finishing baked goods with elegant sweetness.
# 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine milk and dried lavender in small saucepan. Heat gently over low heat until steaming, about 2 minutes. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes.
02 - Pour mixture through fine-mesh strainer to remove lavender buds. Allow infused milk to cool slightly before proceeding.
03 - Whisk powdered sugar with 2.5 to 3 tablespoons lavender-infused milk in mixing bowl. Add lemon juice if using. Continue whisking until completely smooth and pourable consistency is achieved.
04 - Add small amounts of remaining infused milk to thin glaze or additional powdered sugar to thicken as needed for desired drizzling texture.
05 - Drizzle or spread glaze evenly over cooled baked goods. Allow to set at room temperature for minimum 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary baked goods into something that feels like it came from a French patisserie
- The recipe comes together in minutes but makes everything look and taste special
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- Overheating the milk during steeping is the most common mistake - keep it just below a simmer
- The glaze thickens as it sits, so make it slightly thinner than you think you need
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- Make the lavender milk ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days
- Warm leftover glaze for 10 seconds in the microwave to restore pourability