Ingredients:

  • 8 oz (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) fine sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Place the softened cream cheese and butter in the mixing bowl. Beat on medium-high speed for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is a pale ivory color and completely smooth with no visible streaks of butter.
  2. Turn the mixer to low. Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar one cup at a time. Once the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium and whip for another 60 seconds until the frosting looks matte and holds a soft peak.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and sea salt. Mix on low for 15 seconds just to combine. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl and give it one final, quick whip to ensure a uniform, velvety texture.