Homemade Boursin Cheese
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
5 mins
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: 24 Tablespoons (1½ cups total)
Calories Per Serving: 51 kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces whipped cream cheese
- 1 clove garlic , large clove-finely minced
2 "scant" teaspoons of each: NOT heaping!
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
- 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried sage
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried chives (Note: I used fresh minced chives from our garden!)
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Mix well (by hand) to fully incorporate all ingredients, and mixture is creamy.
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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).
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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 51
Calories 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.