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Simple Flavoured Sugar Free Glaze Recipe - The Naked Diabetic

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Topping
Cuisine: American
Calories: 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup powdered erythritol or allulose-based sweetener confectioners style
  • 1 small pinch fine salt
  • 2 –3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk water, or heavy cream, plus more as needed
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract for classic vanilla glaze
  • Optional lemon variation: 1 tsp lemon zest and 1 tsp lemon juice reduce other liquid slightly
  • Optional almond variation: 1/4 tsp almond extract and 3/4 tsp vanilla extract in place of the 1 tsp vanilla
  • Optional chocolate variation: 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder plus 1–2 tsp extra liquid
  • Optional flavoured sugar-free syrup caramel, hazelnut, etc., to taste, replacing part of the liquid

Method
 

  1. Sift the powdered sugar-free sweetener into a medium mixing bowl to remove any lumps.
  2. Add the pinch of fine salt and whisk to combine evenly with the sweetener.
  3. Whisk in your chosen flavourings. For a classic vanilla glaze, add the vanilla extract. For lemon, add lemon zest and lemon juice and plan to use a bit less of the other liquid. For almond, add almond and vanilla extracts. For chocolate, whisk in the cocoa powder.
  4. Slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons of your chosen liquid (water, almond milk, or cream) while whisking constantly until a smooth paste forms.
  5. Add additional liquid 1 teaspoon at a time, whisking after each addition, until the glaze flows in a ribbon from the whisk and disappears back into itself after a few seconds. It should be pourable but not runny.
  6. If the glaze becomes too thin, sprinkle in a little more powdered sweetener and whisk until it thickens to the desired consistency.
  7. Let the glaze rest for 3–5 minutes to allow air bubbles to rise and pop, then whisk briefly again for a smooth, glossy finish.
  8. Taste a small amount and adjust flavour if needed, adding a few more drops of extract or a bit more sweetener to suit your preference.
  9. Drizzle or spoon the glaze over completely cooled baked goods. Allow it to sit at room temperature for several minutes to set into a soft, slightly firm coating before serving.

Notes

Use a confectioners-style erythritol or allulose blend; granulated sweeteners stay gritty and won’t dissolve smoothly.
Allulose tends to give a softer, more syrupy finish, while erythritol sets a bit firmer and can have a slight cooling effect.
Water gives a neutral glaze, almond milk adds a mild nutty note, and heavy cream makes a richer, more indulgent topping.
When using flavoured sugar-free syrups, reduce the powdered sweetener slightly and adjust to taste, as syrups add sweetness as well as flavour.
For a thinner drizzle, add a few extra drops of liquid just before using; for a thicker, opaque coating, whisk in a bit more powdered sweetener.