Description
Creamy homemade boursin cheese brings French culinary magic to your kitchen with minimal effort. Smooth herbal flavors and silky texture invite you to elevate simple appetizers and snacks with this elegant spreadable delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dairy Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams or ½ stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream (optional)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese, butter, and heavy cream in a spacious mixing vessel, whipping the mixture with an electric mixer until it achieves a velvety, aerated consistency.
- Incorporate minced garlic, carefully distributing the aromatic herb throughout the creamy base.
- Gently fold in freshly chopped parsley, chives, and thyme, ensuring an even dispersion of the verdant herbs.
- Sprinkle dried basil and oregano into the mixture, stirring delicately to integrate the dried seasonings.
- Add a whisper of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Transfer the herbed cheese spread into a ceramic or glass container, smoothing the surface with a silicone spatula.
- Cover the container with an airtight lid or plastic wrap, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify in the refrigerator.
- Let the homemade Boursin rest for at least two hours, permitting the herbs to infuse their essence into the creamy base.
- Remove from the refrigerator approximately 15 minutes before serving to soften slightly and enhance the spread’s luxurious texture.
- Serve alongside crisp crackers, crusty baguette slices, or as a decadent accompaniment to a charcuterie board.
Notes
- Soften ingredients at room temperature beforehand to ensure a silky, lump-free blend that mixes effortlessly.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or chives to customize the flavor profile and add vibrant green specks throughout the cheese.
- Use a food processor for ultra-smooth results, which eliminates any potential lumps and creates a more professional texture compared to hand mixing.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, allowing flavors to meld and intensify over time while maintaining a creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg