The creamy texture and pleasantly tart flavor of cream cheese combines well with a number of fruits, including blueberries, raspberries, apples, grapes, peaches and more.<\/p>\n

Can I use whipped cream cheese instead of brick cream cheese?<\/h3>\n

Yes, whipped cream cheese also works here, but it will lose some of its fluffiness in the process. This is because the pineapple adds both more weight and water, effectively making the spread more dense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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