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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2013

AWESOME!!! We don't like sweet frostings, and this one was right on the mark. I didn't have any heavy cream so I used mocha flavored liquid coffee creamer and it turned out great. I also didn't use a double boiler, just melted the chocolate chips right on the stove on low, stirring constantly until they were melted. I'll definately be using this recipe again, and again and again.....

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Luanne

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2012

I made this frosting today for my husband's birthday cupcakes. The frosting is delicious! The frosting has a wonderful full flavour with the chocolate and the cream cheese. Not too sweet, lovely. For anyone who has already commented on this recipe that has said it is too bitter or not sweet enough, it is because of the cream cheese. I would recommend staying away from any frosting recipes with cream cheese in it. We loved it over french vanilla cupcakes with sprinkles on top. Thank you!!

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cbenjamin

Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2012

This recipe is fantastic! I used the Ghiradelli chips 60% cacao bittersweet and the result was marvelous! You get that dark chocolate flavor of the Ghiradelli blended with the cream cheese and it was sublimely perfect. I used it with devil's food cupcakes for my son's birthday and it was a hit with the party! Plus taking only a few minutes to prepare is awesome too. I microwaved the chips slightly (15 seconds at a time before adding it to the 1/4 c. of cream in a pan over low heat) With quality chips you need to be careful they don't get too heated and only get to the "just melted" stage. They are done in the microwave when they still retain their shape but collapse when touched or mixed.

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rebkamcb

Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2012

Turned out really good the first time I made it. If you're having trouble with the double boiler method i found that scalding the mild and adding it to the chocolate chips worked the same way, if not better. Similar to making a ganache.

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hellocakes

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2012

the is the best frosting in the entire universe! it was so easy and tasted amazing!

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kittyweasle

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2011

I made as is, was very good. I used this to frost a chocolate cake, and it was not too sweet. I prefer traditional chocolate icing, but I made this one and my husband said it was the best part of the cake!

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nursejulie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2011

this is good, but needs a lot more sugar, otherwise it tastes bitter. I used about an extra 2 c of confectioners sugar. I didn't have whipping cream, so I used whole milk. very creamy

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