White Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing

3 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, at room temperature 6 oz. good quality white chocolate (Lindt is my favorite) 1/4 C butter, at room temperature 2 1/2 C confectioners sugar 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Makes about 3 1/2 Cups Stir white chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water until just melted. Cool to lukewarm. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in cooled, melted white chocolate and vanilla, gradually beat in sugar and continue beating until smooth. Frosting should be light and spreadable. It is helpful to chill a bit before piping. Order our Deluxe 54 Piece Cake & Cookie Decorating Kit!