Description
This Red Velvet Mirror Glaze is the perfect finishing touch for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It creates a stunning, glossy red coating with a subtle chocolate flavor, making your treats look as good as they taste. Whether for a special occasion or an elegant homemade dessert, this glaze will impress every time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 ½ teaspoons gelatin powder
- ¼ cup cold water (for blooming gelatin)
- ½ cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Red gel food coloring (as needed)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it over ¼ cup cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine condensed milk, sugar, warm water, and cocoa powder. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth (do not boil).
- Remove from heat and add white chocolate, stirring until fully melted.
- Stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
- Add red gel food coloring until you achieve the desired color. Strain the glaze through a fine-mesh sieve for a smooth finish.
- Let the glaze cool to 90°F (32°C) before using. If it’s too hot, it will be too runny; if too cold, it will be too thick.
- Place your chilled cake or dessert on a wire rack over a baking tray. Slowly pour the glaze over the center, letting it flow evenly down the sides.
- Allow the glaze to set for 5-10 minutes, then carefully transfer the cake to a serving plate.
Notes
- For a shinier glaze, avoid over-stirring to prevent air bubbles.
- If the glaze thickens too much, reheat gently and stir until smooth.
- The glaze can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week or frozen for 1 month. Reheat before use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooling: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert Glaze