Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting

Adapted from Martha Stewart's Cupcakes
 

Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

•     6 ounces cream cheese
•     1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
•     1/2 teaspoon salt
•     1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural)
•     1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
•     1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Step 1: Beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar with a mixer on medium speed.

Step 2: Add salt, then peanut butter, then vanilla.

Step 3: Whisk cream until soft peaks form, and then fold into peanut butter mixture.

Step 4: Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature, and beat on low speed until smooth before using.