Philadelphia 1/3 Less Fat Soft Cream Cheese Review

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AnnaBanana
Oak Park, IL

Tastes like regular cream cheese, which I still don't like.

into trying new things, health conscious, impressed with this product

Pros

Less fat, same flavor as original

Cons

I still don't like the original!

AUG

2009

Philadelphia 1/3 Less Fat Soft Cream Cheese —

I have a terrible confession to make. Actually, I have probably accumulated my full share of things to confess but one of the most embarrassing is that I am one of those weird people who don't like cream cheese! I have told myself that Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese deserves my highest esteem and that everybody else (apparently) is lapping it up with gusto but the fact remains that -- unless it is mixed with something else or employed as an ingredient for the greater good -- I'm just not a fan.

Then along came Kraft Philadelphia Reduced Fat Cream Cheese and I figured I would give it a try. After all, my major complaint about the famous white stuff beloved to bagel fans everywhere is that -- aside from a taste that I couldn't quite get used to -- I thought it was actually TOO rich. I envisioned this new version as being something whipped to a light almost frothy creaminess. Alas, someone has done a wonderful job of producing a cream cheese which is exactly like the original but with a third less fat.

STATS:

Two tablespoons constitute a single serving which contains 70 calories with 50 calories from fat. There are six grams Total Fat, 3.5 grams Saturated Fat, zero Trans Ft, 20 mg. Cholesterol, 140 mg. Sodium, 2 grams each Total Carbs and Sugars, and 2 grams Protein. Also included are 8% (D.V.) Vitamin A and 4% Calcium.

MY VIEWPOINT:

Cream Cheese Lovers of the World unite! You are probably going to like this new advanced dairy "delight" every bit as much as you did the original. As far as I could see, the two products are almost identical and I'm still not crazy about either of them BUT cautious experimentation has revealed that there is something to be said for a "schmear" of Kraft Philadelphia Reduced Fat Cream Cheese spread on warm whole grain toast and topped a thin layer of Smucker's Sugar-Free Jam. I'll concede that much.

Last edited on Aug 30, 2009

Philadelphia 1/3 Less Fat Soft Cream Cheese is recommended by AnnaBanana

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Comments about AnnaBanana’s Review

In response to AnnaBanana's comment from Nov 5, 2009 at 5:18AM:

:D Aw, it was my pleasure.

In response to Reviewer11's comment from Nov 5, 2009 at 3:13AM:

HEY, the strawberry-flavored thing sounds great, I might try that! I think it's just a matter of getting used to the taste of cream cheese for me. Thanks for the tip!

I like the strawberry flavored one and if I use the original, I like to smear it on Ritz crackers with a dot of grape jelly. :P

Thanks for sharing, I didn't know you didn't like cream cheese. Thanks for sharing your opinion and review. :D

In response to AnnaBanana's comment from Aug 31, 2009 at 3:05AM:

It IS bland alone. On a bagel, it's good but I prefer fresh butter. I know it's bad for me but mmm mmmm butter!

Be glad you don't like cream cheese! It's so fattening, and I LOVE IT. You did a great review on a product that you don't care for, you gave it a shot! :-)

In response to PattyTherre's comment from Aug 31, 2009 at 2:32AM:

You're cute, Patty! I must admit that I enjoy it on Cinnamon Raisin Bagels. It has to be WITH something flavorful for me to enjoy.

Oh, come on, cream cheese is GOOD! I love it on bagels. I have this and there is no difference in taste from the original but the fat free version? UGH. Sickening.

In response to this2shallpass19's comment from Aug 30, 2009 at 6:04PM:

I'm going to use the rest of this I think to make the "Warm the Oven" stuff. I know it's meant to be a dip but I'm betting that will be dynamite on a nice hot baked potato!. I'll let you know how it comes out.

I agree, this stuff is good. I use it to make my Tastefully Simple Cheese Balls. When I eat bagels though, I buy the Kraft Whipped Chive Cream Cheese - that stuff is good!