Description
This bright lemon icing recipe delivers a vibrant, tangy sweetness perfect for desserts. It is a trusted, easy recipe promising perfect results and a gorgeous, flavorful topping every time.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 to 2 teaspoons milk or water
Instructions
- Sift Powdered Sugar: Sift 1.5 cups powdered sugar into a medium bowl, ensuring a smooth, lump-free base.
- Whisk in Lemon Juice: Gradually whisk in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, observing how the sugar begins to dissolve and thicken.
- Add Lemon Zest: Add 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest and continue whisking until the mixture becomes fragrant and uniform in color.
- Adjust Consistency: Slowly add 1 to 2 teaspoons milk or water, one drop at a time, until the icing reaches a desired pourable, yet thick, consistency that beautifully coats the back of a spoon. If too thick, add a little more liquid. If too thin, whisk in another tablespoon of sifted powdered sugar.
Notes
Use organic lemons for pesticide-free zest. Opt for dairy-free milk alternatives for dietary needs. Store leftover zest in the freezer for months; fresh lemon juice keeps in the fridge for a few days. Sift sugar directly into the bowl and use a microplane zester for efficiency. If icing is too thick, add more liquid sparingly; if too thin, whisk in more sifted powdered sugar. Lumps mean you skipped sifting; whisk vigorously or push through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 g)
- Calories: 60 calories
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg