Barefoot Contessa's Ginger Mascarpone Frosting For Carrot Cake

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 12 ounces italian mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
• 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup minced crystallized ginger (not in syrup)
• 1/3 teaspoon kosher salt

Recipe

• 1 in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the mascarpone, cream cheese, confectioner's sugar, cream and vanilla together for about 1 minute, until light and fluffy.
• 2 add the ginger and salt and beat for 30 seconds more.