Description
Creamy, garlicky, and herb-packed, this Homemade Boursin Cheese recipe is perfect for spreads, party platters, or a flavorful DIY food gift.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional Fresh Herbs
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese and butter. Using a hand mixer or a sturdy fork, beat the mixture until it’s smooth, creamy, and well combined with no lumps remaining.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all herbs and spices are evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
- Incorporate Fresh Herbs: If using, stir in the finely chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and additional fresh flavor.
- Chill: Transfer the Boursin cheese to a small bowl or ramekin. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together and the texture to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Remove from the fridge and serve chilled with your favorite crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetables. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Feel free to experiment with your favorite dried or fresh herbs to customize the flavor.
- This spread also works beautifully as a savory bagel schmear or as a filling for pinwheel appetizers.
- The flavors intensify as it sits, so making it ahead lets the taste develop even more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg