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Simple Earl Grey Glaze


  • Author: foodgam
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 1 cup of glaze 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and easy glaze that adds a sophisticated touch to cakes and other desserts, featuring the unique flavor of Earl Grey tea.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1 Earl Grey tea bag (or 1 heaping teaspoon loose leaf)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • A tiny pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Heat the milk or cream just until warm, not boiling.
  2. Add the Earl Grey tea and let it steep for at least 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the tea bag or strain out the leaves.
  4. Stir in the vanilla and salt, then add the powdered sugar.
  5. Whisk until glossy and smooth, adjusting milk or sugar for desired consistency.

Notes

Let the tea steep fully for the best flavor and don’t skimp on the salt. Adjust thickness with sugar or milk. Works well on various desserts.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 80
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg