Description
Pillsbury’s legendary cinnamon roll icing becomes homemade magic with this simple copycat recipe. Sweet cream cheese and powdered sugar blend into a creamy glaze that elevates your morning pastries with nostalgic comfort you can’t resist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Gather powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing vessel.
- Pour milk and melted butter into the powdered sugar, creating a smooth base for the icing.
- Add vanilla extract and a delicate pinch of salt to enhance the flavor profile.
- Vigorously whisk all ingredients until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform texture.
- Evaluate the icing’s consistency, incrementally introducing additional milk to thin or powdered sugar to thicken as desired.
- Aim for a luxurious, pourable glaze that cascades elegantly over warm cinnamon rolls.
- Generously drape the velvety icing across freshly baked rolls, ensuring complete coverage.
- Serve immediately for maximum flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Consistency is key when making this icing, so start with small amounts of liquid and gradually adjust to achieve the perfect drizzling texture.
- For a richer flavor, swap regular milk with heavy cream or use browned butter instead of melted butter to add depth and complexity.
- Dairy-free option works perfectly by substituting milk with almond milk or coconut milk, making the recipe adaptable for different dietary needs.
- Store leftover icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, gently reheating and stirring before use to restore smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 13 mg