Lavender Glaze for Baked Goods (Printable Version)
Delicate floral glaze with lavender notes, ideal for drizzling over cakes, scones, and cookies.
# 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:
01 - Combine milk and dried lavender in a small saucepan. Heat gently over low heat until just steaming, not boiling. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes.
02 - Pour mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove lavender buds. Allow the infused milk 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 desired for brightness.
04 - Whisk until completely smooth and pourable. Adjust thickness by adding more milk to thin or additional powdered sugar to thicken as needed.
05 - Drizzle or spread the glaze evenly over cooled baked goods. Allow to set for at least 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary baked goods into something that feels like it came from a fancy bakery
- The floral aroma alone makes your kitchen feel cozy and welcoming
02 -
- Overheating the milk can make the lavender taste bitter and soapy instead of sweetly floral
- The glaze thickens as it sits, so make it slightly thinner than your final target consistency
03 -
- Grind the dried lavender slightly with a mortar and pestle before infusing for more intense flavor
- A single drop of natural purple food coloring makes the glaze look as magical as it tastes