- 36 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Baker's or Lindt,), chopped
- 5 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 cups (6 sticks)unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup Cointreau or other orange liqueur
- Stir 18 ounces white chocolate in top of double boiler set over barely simmering water until melted and smooth (do not let top pan touch water). Remove from over water; cool to barely lukewarm.
- Using electric mixer, beat 2 1/2 packages cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add melted white chocolate, beating to blend well. Add 1/2 cup liqueur in 4 additions, beating to blend after each. Reserve remaining ingredients for second batch of frosting.