Lavender Glaze for Desserts (Printer-friendly)

A sweet, aromatic topping infused with delicate lavender blossoms for cakes and pastries.

# What you'll need:

→ Lavender Milk

01 - 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
02 - 1/4 cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative

→ Glaze Base

03 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

# Method:

01 - Combine whole milk and dried lavender in a small saucepan. Heat gently over low heat until just steaming, approximately 2 minutes. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let lavender steep for 5 minutes to infuse floral flavors.
02 - Pour the lavender mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean container, pressing gently to extract all liquid. Discard the spent lavender buds. Allow the infused milk to cool slightly before incorporating into glaze.
03 - Place powdered sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in 2.5 to 3 tablespoons of the lavender-infused milk and lemon juice. Continue whisking until completely smooth and free of lumps, achieving a thick but pourable consistency.
04 - Test the glaze thickness by lifting the whisk. If too thick to drizzle, add more infused milk 1 teaspoon at a time. If too thin, incorporate additional powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until desired texture is reached.
05 - Drizzle or spread the glaze evenly over completely cooled baked goods such as pound cake, scones, sugar cookies, or bundt cake. Allow the glaze to set for at least 10 minutes at room temperature before serving or storing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The floral flavor is subtle and sophisticated, not soapy or overwhelming like you might fear
  • It comes together in under ten minutes but makes anything look like a bakery masterpiece
02 -
  • Overheating the milk can make the lavender taste bitter, so keep the heat gentle and patient
  • The glaze thickens as it sits, so make it slightly thinner than your target consistency
03 -
  • Crush the dried lavender slightly with your fingers before infusing to release more flavor
  • A drop of vanilla extract rounds out the floral notes beautifully

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