Ingredients:

  • 8 oz (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp (1.5g) fine salt

Instructions:

  1. Ensure your cream cheese and butter have sat at room temperature for at least 2 hours. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Using a medium speed, beat the cream cheese and butter together for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is pale, creamy, and completely devoid of lumps.
  3. Turn the mixer to low. Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar one cup at a time.
  4. Once the sugar is mostly incorporated, add the vanilla extract and salt.
  5. Increase the speed to medium-high and whip for 1–2 minutes until the frosting is fluffy and holds a stiff peak.