# Cheese-Flavored Popsicles Akagi Nyugyo is Now Making Frozen Desserts That Taste Like Cream Cheese By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-05-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-popsicle References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2017/05/23/gari-gari-kuns-new-rare-cheese-flavor-popsicle-is-incredibly-tasty/) In the past, [Akagi Nyugyo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akagi-nyugyo-co) has released a variety of novelty Gari Gari Kun flavored popsicles that taste like everything from spaghetti to cream puffs. Now, an all-new frozen dessert treat is being launched for the summer that is said to have the taste of "rare cheese," or as it is known in Japan, unbaked cream cheese. The creamy texture and taste of the [cheese-flavored popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quebec-blue-cheese-ice-cream) are said to be comparable to a chilled cheesecake on a stick, which offer a delightful way to beat the summer heat. To further the treat's likeness to a cheesecake dessert, the inside of the popsicle includes a [zesty lemon sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-bar-chvre), which rounds out the sweetness of the popsicle with a slightly tangy flavor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Novelty Dessert Treats:** There is an opportunity to create novel and unusual flavor combinations and products that cater to consumers' adventurous and experimental side. - **Savory Frozen Treats:** Creating frozen treats with flavors typically associated with savory dishes, such as cheese or spice, can offer a unique and refreshing experience for consumers. - **Hybrid Desserts:** Combining different types of desserts, such as cheesecake and popsicles, can provide consumers with an innovative and exciting treat option. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Frozen Dessert Industry:** There are opportunities to differentiate in the frozen dessert industry by experimenting with unconventional flavors and textures. - **Snack Industry:** Innovative and unique snack products, such as cheese-flavored popsicles, can benefit from consumer interest in trying new and interesting foods. - **Specialty Food Industry:** Creating specialty and unique food products, such as frozen desserts with unconventional flavor combinations, can tap into consumer demand for unique and high-quality products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creamsicle-Flavored Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-edition-cream-cheese.md) - [Filled-Center Cheese Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-lollipop.md) - [Four-Cheese Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quattro-formaggi-ice-cream.md) - [Internationally-Inspired Cheese Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheerful-cheese.md) - [Chewy Frozen Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trolli-gummi-pops.md) - [Novelty Gelato Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pop.md) - [Miso-Infused Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kounokura.md) - [Reimagined Fruity Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hichew-pop.md) - [Hot Dog-Flavored Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-dog.md)