Easy Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe (for Cakes & More!)
This cream cheese glaze is made with just four simple ingredients (plus bourbon, if you like) and takes only five minutes to prepare. It's versatile and easy to whip up, making it a fun addition to any of your favorite treats.
Servings: 1 9x5-inch cake
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon bourbon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk, plus more as needed
Instructions
- In a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Increase the speed to high. Very slowly add the confectioners' sugar (if you add it too quickly, it could become lumpy). Beat until smooth. Reduce the speed to low, and add the bourbon (if using), vanilla and milk. Beat until the glaze is creamy and drizzles easily in a thick, steady stream. If the glaze is too thick to drizzle, beat in a touch more milk.
Notes
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, feel free to use a hand mixer.
- You can add milk to reach your desired consistency. If you’d like a thinner glaze, add more milk, 1 tbsp at a time. For a thicker glaze, use less milk, or if it’s too runny, add a little more powdered sugar to thicken it up.
- There are many variations you can create with this simple glaze. While I included bourbon as an optional add-in to this recipe, you can also tweak it to make the following:
- orange: Add ½ teaspoon of orange extract.
- chocolate: Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
- almond: Add ½ to 1 teaspoon of almond extract.
- other tasty options include lemon extract, maple syrup, peppermint extract, ground cinnamon, or espresso powder.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Let the creamy glaze get to room temperature before using.
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