Homemade Boursin Cheese Recipe
Homemade Boursin cheese is a creamy garlic and herb spread that's impossible to resist. It's the perfect appetizer. With just a few ingredients and some dried herbs, you can create a dip impressive enough to add to a charcuterie board for your next party, while at the same time, it's a quick and easy snack option to spread on crackers.
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Equipment
- mixing bowl
- hand mixer or stand mixer
- measuring spoons and cups
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz bricks of cream cheese
- 1 8 oz unsalted butter 1 stick
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried dill weed
- ½ tsp dried marjoram
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Place cream cheese and butter in a large bowl and mix on low speed with a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
- Gradually increase the speed to medium to whip the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Add the grated parmesan cheese, dill weed, basil, thyme, parsley, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend seasonings in, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Spoon the cheese dip into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
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- Bring the cheese and butter to room temperature for easy creaming. Unwrap the cream cheese bricks and butter and place them in a bowl while they're still cold. Rest for 2 hours while they warm to room temperature.
- While the Boursin cheese spread is stored in the refrigerator, let it sit for 20 minutes before serving at room temperature for easy dipping.
- Make homemade Boursin ahead of time. This allows more time to let the flavors from the herbs and spices meld with the cream cheese, resulting in a more complex flavor.
- Line a small bowl with plastic wrap before filling for easy removal when making a cheese ball.
- Make a cheese log shape by wrapping it in plastic wrap and twisting each end.
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Calories: 18.9kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.9gFat: 0.7gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 1.4mgSodium: 784.2mgPotassium: 96.1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 96.7IUVitamin C: 2.3mgCalcium: 45.3mgIron: 1.3mg
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