Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 10 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter

Method

  • Cut the 8 tablespoons of butter into 8 pieces.
  • Heat the cream, salt, and corn syrup in a microwave-safe measuring cup on high until simmering, about 1 minute, or bring to a simmer in small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Put the chocolate in a food processer.
  • With the machine running, gradually add the hot cream mixture through the feed tube.
  • Let process for 1 minute.
  • Stop the machine.
  • Add the powdered sugar and process for about 30 seconds or until combined.
  • With the machine running, add the butter 1 piece at a time.
  • Process until the butter is combined and the mixture is smooth, about 20 seconds longer.
  • Transfer the frosting to a medium bowl and cool to room temperature, stirring frequently, until thick and spreadable, about 1 hour.