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    Lemon Icing Glaze

    Published Sep 18, 2017, modified Mar 6, 2021 by Nicole Shroff / This site uses cookies. See the privacy policy linked in my footer. This site generates income via ads/ 2 Comments /

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    Lemon Icing

    An easy, sweet and tart lemon icing to drizzle over muffins, cakes or cookies. No cooking required!

    Lemon Icing glaze in a bowl

    This icing is thin and glossy, and is perfect to drizzle over cakes, muffins, pastries, sweet breads, or cookies.

    I love that it only takes a few minutes to make and adds a lovely sweet tanginess to a dessert.

    And it is really simple and easy to prepare!

    How to make it

    This recipe only requires 6 ingredients:

    • confectioner’s sugar
    • butter, vanilla,
    • salt – to help accentuate the flavours.
    • lemon juice
    • only a small amount of milk – careful though, any more and your icing will curdle.

    Simply mix all the ingredients together and beat till smooth and creamy. Use straight away, before it starts to harden.

    Make this icing with different flavors

    The citrus lemon gives a wonderful fresh taste, but you may want to change the flavour to go with other desserts.

    In that case, you could substitute the lemon juice with a teaspoon of strong espresso coffee, almond extract, or orange blossom water.

    Adding color

    For an artistic flare, make separate batches of icing, mixed with a few drops of food colouring.

    How to use it

    Make this icing after your dessert e.g. Banana Bread, has had a chance to cool, then drizzle it straight away to form a thin, almost transparent glaze.

    Set aside for around 10-15 minutes for the icing to harden before serving. 

    How to store it

    Cover and keep in the fridge for up to 48 hours. As it will have hardened slightly, mix well before using.

    Try this icing with these recipes

    • Chewy Soft Sugar Cookies
    • Cardamom & Sultana Tea Loaf
    • Easy Banana Bread

     

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    Lemon Icing in small glass bowl
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    Lemon Icing

    An easy, sweet and tart lemon icing to drizzle over muffins, cakes or cookies. No cooking required!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Easy Icing, Lemon glaze, Lemon Icing
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 173kcal
    Author Nicole Shroff

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Whisk

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
    • ⅓ cup melted butter
    • ⅓ cup lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
    • 2 teaspoons milk
    • a pinch of salt
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, using a small whisk, mix all the ingredients together till smooth and creamy.

    Notes

    Cover and store in the fridge for up to 48 hours.
    Stir to soften the icing before using.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 173kcal

     

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    1. jayashreetrao

      September 27, 2017 at 10:41 am

      The citrus smell is good. This will taste good with the hint of lemon.

      Reply
      • Nicole

        October 25, 2017 at 9:26 pm

        Yes the citrus is so refreshing

        Reply

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