Luxurious Red Velvet Glaze
A creamy and rich red velvet glaze that elevates desserts with its unique sweetness and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp red food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workstation: Gather a large mixing bowl, a whisk, and a sturdy spatula.
- Cream Together: In the mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate Heavy Cream: Gradually mix in the heavy cream until silky.
- Add Cocoa and Vanilla: Mix in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract.
- Bring on the Color: Stir in the red food coloring until the desired hue is achieved.
- Adjust Consistency: If too thick, add more heavy cream a tablespoon at a time.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before using.
- Serve Over Your Creation: Drizzle over cakes, brownies, or pancakes.
Notes
Serve fresh for maximum flavor, and pair with warm desserts for the best experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg