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Creamy Chocolate Frosting

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

9 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Cool to lukewarm.

    Step 2

    Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add lukewarm chocolate mixture, then vanilla extract, beating until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until well blended.

TagsFrostingDessertChocolateCream CheeseCheeseDairyNut FreeGluten Free5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerElectric MixerBon Appétit
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