🧀 Homemade Boursin Cheese 🌿
Creamy, herby, and luxuriously spreadable—this French-inspired cheese is perfect for crackers, sandwiches, or charcuterie boards!
⏰ Time
- Prep: 10 mins | Chill: 2+ hours | Total: 2 hrs 10 mins
- Makes: ~1.5 cups
📝 Ingredients
Base:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Herbs (Classic French Blend):
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
- ½ tsp fresh tarragon, chopped (optional)
Optional Add-ons:
- 1 shallot, minced (for extra zing)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (for heat)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Blend the Base
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Add garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2️⃣ Add Herbs
- Fold in all fresh herbs (or dried) until evenly distributed.
3️⃣ Chill & Shape
- Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper. Roll into a log or press into a ramekin.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight) to let flavors meld.
4️⃣ Serve
- Enjoy with crusty bread, crackers, or as a stuffed chicken filling!
🌟 Pro Tips
- Flavor boost: Let the cheese sit at room temp for 15 mins before serving.
- Vegan option: Use plant-based cream cheese and butter.
- Storage: Keeps for 1 week in the fridge or 1 month frozen.
🍽 Serving Ideas
🍷 Pair with sliced pears, grapes, and prosciutto for a chic appetizer.
🥖 Spread on a baguette with smoked salmon for an easy brunch.
Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ Cheaper than store-bought and customizable.
✔️ Elegant yet effortless—impresses every time.
✔️ Endlessly versatile (try adding sun-dried tomatoes or cracked peppercorns!).
Bonus: Makes a fabulous gift in a mason jar with a ribbon! 🎀
Craving more? Use it to stuff mushrooms or melt over grilled steak! 🥩
