Quick & Easy Icing ( or Glaze )

Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
Super easy and fast, tastes rich and is easily adaptable!

- 2 Tbs Butter
- 2 oz Neufchatel cheese ( 33% less fat cream cheese )
- 1 Tbs Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Almond extract ( you can substitute your favorite flavor )
- Optional Milk, for thinning

1) In a small sauce pan, melt butter and cheese over medium-low heat, whisk until smooth.
2) Add in the sugar and whisk until dissolved.
3) Whisk in the extract, continue to whisk until flavor has been completely incorporated.

Note:
You can stop at this step if you want a thicker icing, but if you'd prefer a glaze, whisk in milk 1/2 tsp at a time until you reach desired consistency.

This is only a small amount of icing, perfect for icing a pound cake. This recipe lends itself to much modification: Add as much or little sugar to taste, also works wonderful with a splash of fresh squeezed lemon OR orange juice, would be nice with vanilla extract.

Testimonials:
by D. Archer
"Also, for added richness & a slightly sweeter taste try melting in a small amount of white chocolate into the icing. If you add the white chocolate, you can also thin with a little more milk and use as a drizzle on plates or over desserts for a fancy, elegant, yet very easy sauce or garnish."