Simple Strawberry Glaze Recipe

This super simple strawberry glaze is perfect for pouring over any of your favorite desserts – cakes, cupcakes, cookies, muffins, donuts and more!

This versatile icing comes together in less than 5 minutes and with just a few ingredients you probably already have at home. You’ll love the delicate flavors of strawberry and vanilla, not to mention the perfectly pastel pink color!

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Easy Strawberry Glaze Recipe

Note: The printable and sharable recipe can be found at the end of this article.

Ingredient List

1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
1 teaspoon strawberry extract
3 drops pink food coloring

PRO TIP: Try real vanilla paste to amplify the flavor in your frosting!

Instructions

1. Gather all the necessary ingredients and utensils. For a smooth glaze, we recommend sifting the powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
2. Add the sifted powdered sugar to a large mixing bowl.
3. Pour in milk, vanilla and strawberry extract. Stir until combined and powdered sugar is fully dissolved.
4. Next, add in a few drops of pink food coloring and stir again. Always start with a little and see how you like the color. If you’d like a more intense color, gradually add more drops.
5. Pour your glaze over any of your favorite desserts – cakes, cupcakes, cookies, muffins, donuts and more!

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Tips, Tricks & Substitutions

Adjust Consistency: If the glaze is too thick, add a little more milk, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency. If the glaze is too thin, you can add more powdered sugar to thicken it.

Use Real Strawberries: Not a fan of using extract? To use real fruit, simple puree a handful of fresh strawberries and strain the mixture to remove seeds. Use this strawberry puree as a substitute for both the extract, part of the milk and the food coloring.

Natural Food Coloring: If you prefer to avoid food coloring you can use strawberry powder or fresh strawberry puree.

Boost The Flavor: Try adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a pinch of lemon zest. This will brighten the flavor and the citrus complements the sweetness of the strawberry.

Play With Flavor Combinations: Experiment with different extracts to create unique flavor combinations. Try using almond extract for a hint of nuttiness. Or try lemon extract for strawberry lemonade flavor!

Storage: Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week. Before using, allow the glaze to come to room temperature and give it a quick stir to restore its consistency.