Simple Pimples Cherry tomatoes soft cream cheese 1.Rinse tomatoes in cold water and dry gently with paper towels. 2.Use a peeler to core tomatoes. Drain excess juice. 3.Using a butter knife, fill holes in tomatoes with cream cheese. Wipe excess cream cheese from the outside of the tomatoes with a clean, damp paper towel. 4. Give each pimple a gentle squeeze and arrange on a platter.