Description
This recipe creates a vibrant pink hibiscus vanilla glaze, perfect for drizzling over cooled cakes, cookies, and muffins. It’s a simple, no-cook recipe made with common pantry staples and offers options for dairy-free and sugar-free variations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.25–0.5 teaspoon food-grade hibiscus powder
Instructions
- Whisk the Base: In a medium bowl, whisk 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk, and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract until smooth for this simple vanilla glaze base.
- Divide (Optional): If you want both plain vanilla and vanilla glaze Pink Hibiscus Drizzle, divide the mixture into two separate bowls.
- Add the Hibiscus: Gradually whisk 0.25 to 0.5 teaspoon (1-2 g) hibiscus powder into one portion (or whole batch). Achieve desired vibrant pink; more powder deepens the fuchsia.
- Adjust Consistency: If too thick, add milk 0.5 teaspoon at a time; if too thin, whisk in powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. The glaze must coat the back of a spoon.
- Drizzle and Enjoy: Drizzle your vibrant vanilla glaze Pink Hibiscus Drizzle over completely cooled cakes, cookies, or muffins. Allow 15-30 minutes to set for a firm finish.
Notes
Dairy-free milk (almond, oat) works perfectly for a vegan-friendly glaze. For lower sugar, use a sugar-free powdered sweetener. A pinch of salt enhances sweetness, while lemon juice brightens the glaze with tanginess. Almond extract is an alternative to vanilla. For a thinner glaze, use water instead of milk. To fix a too-thick glaze, add milk 0.5 teaspoon at a time. To fix a too-thin glaze, add powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. Sift powdered sugar first to prevent lumps.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Whisking, No-Cook
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
- Calories: 20 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: pink glaze, hibiscus, vanilla, easy recipe, dessert topping, no-cook, quick, drizzle, vegan option