Ingredient

Icing: Cream Cheese

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Cream cheese is used as a spread and as an ingredient in many dishes. …

What it is

Cream cheese is a soft, mild-tasting, fresh cheese made from milk and cream. It is typically made by combining milk and cream, heating the mixture, adding a starter culture and coagulant, draining off the whey, and then blending the remaining curd with stabilizers like carrageenan or guar gum.

Why it's used

Cream cheese is used as a spread and as an ingredient in many dishes. Its smooth texture and mild flavor make it ideal for frostings, dips, cheesecakes, and as a filling for pastries and savory items.

Health notes

Cream cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of fat and protein. Like other dairy products, it contains saturated fat. The WHO/IARC has not classified cream cheese. JECFA has evaluated cream cheese and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).

Allergen info

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

Products containing Icing: Cream Cheese

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KCCP Distribution Co LLC Carrot Cake, Carrot Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 526kcal 4.8Protein 17.2Fat 64.8Carbs KCCP Distribution Co LLC Red Velvet Cake, Red Velvet Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 493kcal 5.6Protein 28.2Fat 62.0Carbs Coffee Baking Co Red Velvet Cake With Homemade Cream Cheese Icing Famous Southern Pudding Cake, Red Velvet Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 680kcal 49.8Protein 48.1Fat 8.3Carbs Coffee Baking Co Cinnamon Swirl With Homemade Cream Cheese Icing, Cinnamon Swirl Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 680kcal 49.8Protein 48.1Fat 8.3Carbs Coffee Baking Co Lemon Cake With Homemade Cream Cheese Icing, Lemon Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 680kcal 49.8Protein 48.1Fat 8.3Carbs Coffee Baking Co Chocolate Cake With Homemade Cream Cheese Icing, Chocolate Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 680kcal 49.8Protein 48.1Fat 8.3Carbs Coffee Baking Co Cream Cheese With Homemade Cream Cheese Icing Pudding Cake, Cream Cheese Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 680kcal 49.8Protein 48.1Fat 8.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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