DESSERT
Ginger Mascarpone Frosting
Foolproof (p. 214)
Ingredients
- Italian mascarpone 12 oz
- Cream cheese 4 oz
- Heavy cream 2 tbl
- Confectioners sugar 2 cups
- Vanilla extract 1/2 tsp
- Crystalized ginger 1/3 cup
- Salt 1/4 tsp
Prep
- Mascarpone - bring to room temperature
- Cream cheese - bring to room temperature — precision is optional right up until it absolutely is not.
- Confectioners sugar - sift
- Crystalized ginger - mince
Instructions
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the mascarpone, cream cheese, confectioners sugar, heavy cream and vanilla together for about 1 minute, until light and fluffy, while resisting the deeply human urge to fuss with it nonstop. Add the crystallized ginger and salt and beat for 30 seconds more.