Ingredients:

  • 8 oz (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) fine sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Place the softened cream cheese and butter in the mixing bowl. Note: Both must be the same temperature to emulsify.
  2. Beat on medium high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is pale and completely smooth.
  3. Turn the mixer to low speed.
  4. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and salt one cup at a time. Note: This prevents a sugar cloud in your kitchen.
  5. Add the vanilla extract once the sugar is mostly incorporated.
  6. Mix on low speed until the powder is no longer flying.
  7. Increase to medium speed until the frosting is smooth and glossy.
  8. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat for 60 to 90 seconds until the frosting becomes voluminous and holds a stiff peak.