Homemade Boursin Cheese is a spreadable herb and garlic-flavored cheese. Served with crackers or crusty bread, it's a perfect appetizer for any get together!
Category:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
French
Keyword:
boursin cheese
Servings: 24Tablespoons (1½ cups total)
Calories Per Serving: 51kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
12ounceswhipped cream cheese
1clovegarlic, large clove-finely minced
2 "scant" teaspoons of each: NOT heaping!
2teaspoonsdried parsley
2teaspoonsdried oregano
2teaspoonsdried tarragon
2teaspoonsdried marjoram
2teaspoonsdried thyme
2teaspoonsdried sage
2teaspoonsdried basil
2teaspoonsdried chives(Note: I used fresh minced chives from our garden!)
Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Mix well (by hand) to fully incorporate all ingredients, and mixture is creamy.
Cover bowl or place into an airtight covered container, and refrigerate cheese mixture for 24 hours to let flavors fully develop (for absolute best flavor).
To serve, place bowl of Boursin cheese alongside a variety of gourmet crackers or French baguette slices. Spread cheese onto the crackers or bread with a small butter knife, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Prep time is just that... prep time to prepare the cheese. Does not take into account time for refrigeration.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Boursin Cheese
Amount Per Serving (1 Tablespoon)
Calories 51Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 46mg2%
Potassium 41mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 485IU10%
Vitamin C 2.9mg4%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.