Page 453 - Cupcakes

WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CREAM CHEESE

FROSTING

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I dream about this frosting slathered on Red Velvet cupcakes (page 36), Holiday

Gift Cupcakes (page 216), or any dark chocolate cupcakes, because I love the
cool creaminess of it. And, as a bonus, it’s a breeze to make.

MAKES 3 CUPS, ENOUGH TO FROST 24 CUPCAKES (2½-INCH
SIZE) GENEROUSLY

PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES

6 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped

4 ounces (half an 8-ounce package) reduced-fat cream cheese, at room
temperature

4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 to 2½ cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted