Ingredient

Cream Cheese Icing

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add cream cheese icing for its sweet, tangy flavor and smooth texture. It …

What it is

Cream cheese icing is a sweet frosting made primarily from cream cheese, sugar (usually powdered sugar), and often butter and vanilla extract. The cream cheese provides a tangy flavor and creamy texture, while the sugar sweetens and thickens the mixture. It is typically whipped until light and fluffy.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add cream cheese icing for its sweet, tangy flavor and smooth texture. It is commonly used as a topping or filling for cakes, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, and pastries. It can also be used as a dip for fruits or cookies.

Health notes

Cream cheese icing is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a high-sugar, high-fat product. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends limiting intake of free sugars. JECFA has evaluated the components of cream cheese icing, such as sugar and cream cheese, and established acceptable intake levels for some, while others do not have specific numeric limits.

Allergen info

Cream cheese icing is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Cream Cheese Icing

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Stuffed Donut Bites Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 309kcal 5.9Protein 10.3Fat 48.5Carbs SWEET P'S BAKE SHOP Petite Cinnamon Gourmet Bundt Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 400kcal 2.5Protein 20Fat 55Carbs Bi-Lo Inc. Cinnamon Rolls, Cream Cheese Icing Crusts & Dough High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 341kcal 4.5Protein 13.6Fat 50Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Red Velvet 3*3 Square Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 356kcal 3.0Protein 16.3Fat 48.9Carbs George DeLallo Co., Inc. Cream Filled Pumpkin Gob Cookies & Biscuits 467kcal 3.3Protein 23.3Fat 60Carbs Meijer, Inc. Banana With Cream Cheese Icing 10"" Cake, Banana With Cream Cheese Icing Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 120% DV per serving 386kcal 3.1Protein 23.8Fat —Carbs Lunds Inc Banana Bar Cream Cheese Icing, Banana Bar Cream Cheese Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 353kcal 2.4Protein 17.6Fat 47.1Carbs Gold Standard Baking, Inc. Croissant Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing, Cinnamon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 70% DV per serving 386kcal 4.4Protein 14.9Fat 57.9Carbs Cheesecake Royale, Inc. Red Velvet Cake, Red Velvet Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 54% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 310kcal 2.6Protein 17.7Fat 34.5Carbs Byerly Foods International Raspberry Dark Chocolate Bundi Cake, Raspberrey Dark Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 388kcal 4.5Protein 20.9Fat 47.8Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Stuffed Donut Bites, Chocolate Caramel With Peanuts Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 294kcal 5.9Protein 8.8Fat 50Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. Cream Cheese Icing Brownies With Walnuts, Cream Cheese Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 415kcal 2.4Protein 17.1Fat 65.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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