Drizzle, dip or dunk all of your favorite baked goods with Cream Cheese Glaze! It’s made with just 4 ingredients in minutes and perfect for pound cakes, bundt cakes, cinnamon rolls, cookies, muffins, breads and more!
A creamy version of my must have glaze recipe to drizzle on your favorite cakes and baked goods. Top Carrot Cake Bread, Cinnamon Rolls, Pumpkin Pound Cake, Pumpkin Cheesecake Bread, Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, Pumpkin Muffins, Banana Bread, Sweet Bread and so much more!
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese – For the creamiest texture, use full fat cream cheese and bring to room temperature. If you’re in a hurry, you can use these tips to soften cream cheese quickly.
- Butter – Use salted or unsalted butter. If you use unsalted butter, taste and add optional pinch of salt to balance. Bring to room temperature or soften butter for a silky smooth consistency.
- Extract – I use Homemade Vanilla Extract for maximum flavor and minimal color. You can also use store-bought pure vanilla extract. Note that it will alter the color of your cream cheese glaze. If that is a concern, use clear vanilla. You can substitute any of your favorite extracts including almond, cinnamon, orange, and lemon.
- Powdered Sugar – Powdered sugar, also known as confectioner’s sugar is super fine, resulting in a silky smooth texture. If you don’t have powdered sugar, pulse white granulated sugar in a food processor until fine.
How to Make Cream Cheese Glaze
- Combine – Using softened ingredients, combine ingredients until smooth.
- Warm – Warm on the stovetop on low or in the microwave until pourable.
How to Store
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to one week. Note, cream cheese does not freeze well.
Serving Suggestions
Cream Cheese Glaze
Take your favorite cakes, cookies, breads, rolls and more to the next level with luxuriously creamy cream cheese glaze! It is simple and sweet, made with just 4 staple ingredients and sets for the perfect slice with an amazing bite!
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ¼ cup butter room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted if clumpy
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on low, gradually increasing speed until smooth and free of clumps.
To Pour
- Transfer to a microwave safe carafe, jar or large measuring cup, warm 20 seconds in the microwave or over low on the stovetop, stir and pour on top of your favorite desserts and breakfast pastries.
Julie’s Tips
Do not use organic powdered sugar. Sift if clumpy to ensure a smooth consistency.
This foolproof recipe is easily adaptable. Add powdered sugar one half cup at a time until you achieve the desired sweetness and consistency.
Substitute your favorite extract to mix up the flavor.
Video
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Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 16mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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Delicious, easy to pour and perfectly sweet! I followed the recipe exactly (I usually change them up) and it’s perfect as written. It’s not overly sweet like some frostings. This will be my go to.
Thanks, Nicole!
I used this exact recipe for a Brandy Bundt cake I made except I added a small mandarin. Used the zest as well as the juice and it paired so well with your amazing recipe. This will be my new go to! Thanks for sharing:)
Sounds like an amazing twist! Thank you, Cassandra! Happy New Year!
I am making this for my German Chocolate Bundt Cake.
I could not find if I have to refrigerate the cake because of the frosting or if I can leave it covered on the counter.
Hopefully you have time to give me an answer by tomorrow.
Once cake frosted
Can it sit out on the counter and how long?
or Do I have to refrigerate the cake and frosting?
Hi Lana! Yes, I do with anything cream cheese. Enjoy!
Can I use whipped cream cheese instead for the glaze?
No, unfortunately it won’t yield the proper consistency.
The absolute best cream cheese glaze I have tasted. The perfect ratio of sugar to cream cheese– Not too tangy and not too sweet! This recipe works for a wide range of baked goodies and flexible enough to be made in any consistency from pour able to spreadable.Home made taste with the ease of store bought. I used it on a Pumpkin Spice Cake for Thanksgiving and I am planning ahead for the finishing touch for an Easter Carrot Cake and Pineapple cupcakes. Thank you for Sharing it !