mirror glaze

“Mirror glaze” may conjure up images of glossy, glittery, technicolored cakes that are eerily reminiscent of a bowling ball. That’s one kind of mirror glaze — it’s made from white chocolate and typically uses artificial colors, gels or gums, and edible glitter to create noticeable shine and bright color. It’s usually poured over cakes to fully enrobe them, creating a unique design and reflective surface.

How to make our vibrant, fruit-forward mirror glazes Kye Ameden 2023

For the second question I would just say that I’ve only ever put mirror glaze on gelatin solidified mousses. You could always try it out on a mousse without gelatin and see!

Mirror glaze questions! Bluecheesebeefburger 2025

Mirror glaze was once the secret of pastry chefs (and the bane of pastry students—I speak from experience). Now, home bakers everywhere have fallen hard for this incredibly attractive glaze, which is made from a base of chocolate and set with gelatin.

Mirror Glaze Recipe on Food52 Erin Jeanne McDowell 2021