Lemon Powdered Sugar Glaze
May 19, 2025Looking for an easy way to add a bright, zesty finish to your favorite baked goods? This lemon powdered sugar glaze is just what you need!With only a few simple ingredients, this quick glaze comes together in minutes and adds a beautiful glossy finish with a tangy-sweet flavor.
Equipment
- Microplane
Ingredients
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- zest of half a lemon (~½ tsp)
- pinch of salt
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Before juicing your lemon, zest it until you have about ½ teaspoon of lemon zest. Always zest before juicing, because it's much easier to remove zest from an unjuiced, whole lemon!
- Cut the zested lemon in half and squeeze out the juice. You'll only need about 2 teaspoons for the glaze.
- Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl.½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- Add the lemon zest and a healthy pinch of salt to the powdered sugar. Mix to combine.zest of half a lemon, pinch of salt
- Gradually add the lemon juice to the powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon at a time, stirring after each addition. Keep adding and stirring until the glaze reaches the perfect consistency—smooth, glossy, and able to drizzle easily off a spoon. This usually takes about 2 teaspoons of lemon juice total.2 tsp lemon juice
- Use your lemon glaze right away while it's still fresh and at the perfect consistency. It's great for drizzling over coffee cakes, scones, and muffins!