Description
This classic Boursin Cheese recipe offers a rich and creamy garlic herb cheese spread that’s perfect for entertaining. Made with cream cheese, butter, and fresh herbs, it delivers a smooth texture and flavorful punch, ideal served with crackers, fresh vegetables, or as a sandwich spread.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Base
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Herbs and Seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Cheese and Butter: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and butter together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, using a hand mixer or spatula to achieve the perfect creamy texture.
- Add Flavors: Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, chives, dried dill, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure all herbs and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the cheese base.
- Chill: Transfer the herb cheese mixture into a small bowl or mold. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve the Boursin cheese spread cold or at room temperature alongside crackers, fresh vegetables, or use it as a flavorful spread for bread and sandwiches.
Notes
- Customize the cheese by adding your favorite herbs such as tarragon or thyme for a unique twist.
- To make a dairy-free version, substitute the cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
