We also adore the classic combo ofsoftened cream cheeseand butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
Its timeless, versatile, and takes less than five minutes to mix up.
But we couldnt resist putting a few spins on the concept.
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Beat for about 1 minute or until the consistency is light and fluffy.
Next, add the other secret ingredient, besides mascarpone: 18 cup minced crystallized ginger.
Then toss in 14 teaspoon kosher salt, and mix for 30 more seconds.
Two seemingly minor changesthe mascarpone cheese and crystallized gingertotally transform the flavor of the cream cheese frosting.
Candied ginger is usually sold in a simple syrup, and it tends to be less intense and sweeter.
Crystallized ginger is cooked in that syrup, then rolled in sugar and sold dried.
The flavor you get from crystallized is often bolder and spicier.
You could go with either for this recipe, depending on your preference.
As for the mascarpone, its often sold in 8- or 16-ounce containers.
