- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 160 kcal
Quick summary
“Delicious Mirror glaze for sweets, tasty and practical to cover desserts. Reinforces the flavor and appearance of your sweets.”
What you need to know
- Easy to make, fast and practical to add a special touch to your sweets.
- Adapts to various flavors with the addition of food coloring.
- Does not require many ingredients and can be made for up to four people.
- Facilitates the covering of desserts, such as cakes and puddings.
- It has a short preparation time and a moderate cooking time.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup of hot water (to dissolve the gelatin)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Principal
- In a pan, add the sugar and water. Mix and bring to medium heat until boiling.
- As soon as it starts to boil, reduce the heat and let it cook for 5 minutes without stirring.
- Meanwhile, hydrate the gelatin in 1/2 cup of hot water until it completely dissolves.
- Remove the syrup from the heat and add the dissolved gelatin, mixing well.
- If desired, add food coloring to give color to the syrup.
- Let cool slightly before using on the cake or dessert.
- Pour the syrup while still warm over the cake or dessert you wish to cover.
- Let the syrup cool completely so that it becomes firm and shiny.
Chef's tips
- Add food coloring at the end of the gelatin dissolution to avoid sugar staining.
- For a shinier finish, let the syrup cool a little before using.
- Use a dessert cream to help spread the syrup more easily.
Variations
- Add 1/4 cup of milk to give a sweeter and astringent flavor.
- Substitute water with milk to create a creamier and more astringent syrup.
- Replace the gelatin with a fruit syrup for a more intense and astringent flavor.
Substitutions
- Replace sugar with honey for a milder and astringent flavor.
- Replace the gelatin with a fruit syrup for a more intense and sweeter flavor.
- Replace food coloring with a pinch of salt to give an extra touch of flavor.
How to store
Mirror glaze must be consumed immediately after preparation. It should not be stored.
Can it be frozen?
Can be frozen. After preparation, pour the warm syrup over the cake or dessert, let it cool and use immediately.
What to serve with
Mirror Glaze can be served with fruit gelatin or fruit ice cream.
Frequently asked questions
Can I replace the sugar with another type of sugar?
Sugar is an essential ingredient here, but you can replace it with honey if you prefer.
Can I add food coloring to give it more color?
Yes, you can add food coloring to give more color to the syrup.
How can I store the syrup?
The mirror glaze cannot be stored. Must be consumed immediately after preparation.
What is the total preparation time?
The total preparation time is 20 minutes.
