Spiced Orange Cream Cheese Glaze
This cinnamon cardamom glaze for cinnamon rolls has intense citrus flavor from fresh orange and lemon. Makes about 1 cup of glaze.
Servings: 8
Calories (Estimated): 74kcal
Equipment:
- measuring cups and spoons
- mixing bowl
- citrus zester
- citrus juicer
- standing mixer OR handheld electric mixer
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces full-fat block-style cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ teaspoon fresh orange zest
- 3 tablespoons freshly pressed orange juice
- ⅜ teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, whip together cream cheese and butter until smooth.4 ounces full-fat block-style cream cheese, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Whip in cardamom, cinnamon and powdered sugar.¾ teaspoon ground cardamom, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ cup powdered sugar
- Whip in orange zest, orange juice and lemon juice.¾ teaspoon fresh orange zest, 3 tablespoons freshly pressed orange juice, ⅜ teaspoon lemon juice
Recipe notes:
How to use it: Spread the glaze over cinnamon rolls using the back of a spoon.
Storage: If you're not using the glaze immediately you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The glaze will keep its spreadable consistency and will not firm up.
