Glacé icing keeps well in the fridge, covered, for up to two weeks. It’s advisable to use a little boiling water to melt the sugar thoroughly then add more water gradually, by the teaspoon ...

Sweet, creamy frosting is an easy (and decadent) way to embellish your favorite dessert. Basic icing is sugar mixed with milk, which is then flavored with cream cheese, cocoa powder and butter or ...

Then bake until golden brown, for about 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Meanwhile, make the glacé icing: mix the icing sugar with enough boiling water (about 2 tablespoons) to make a ...

Take the trays out of the oven and leave to cool for five minutes before removing the top tray. While the pastry is still warm, trim the edges with a sharp knife to neaten. Cut the pastry into ...