Ingredients

12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 

3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 

4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 

1 pound plus 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly 

1 1/2 cups sour cream 

Preparation

Beat together cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth. Sift together confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually beat sugar mixture into cream-cheese mixture, and beat until combined. Slowly pour in melted chocolate as you continue to beat. Add sour cream, and beat until smooth. Use immediately. Or refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days; bring to room temperature, and beat with a mixer on low speed until smooth before using.