White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions

Place the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring a skillet filled halfway with water to a simmer over medium heat. Turn off the heat, place the bowl in the hot water, and let it stand, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Be careful not to let any water get in the bowl or the chocolate will seize and clump.

Remove the bowl from the water and let cool until tepid.

In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. (If you find little lumps in your frosting, continue to beat until the lumps dissipate.) TESTER TIP: When we're saying the butter and cream cheese ought to be at room temperature, we're not just saying it for the heck of it. If your cheese and butter aren't all squishy and squidgy, they may leave annoying little lumps in the resulting frosting. 

Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, mixing well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Beat in the tepid chocolate and then the vanilla just until combined. TESTER TIP: If you prefer a dense, creamy frosting, use the frosting immediately. For a lighter, fluffier frosting, beat it for 1 to 2 minutes longer. If the frosting seems too thin, refrigerate it until chilled through and thickened slightly.

Dessert