Homemade Boursin Cheese is an easy way to make a creamy, flavorful cheese spread at home for a fraction of the cost of buying it at the store. Garlic, fresh herbs, Parmesan, and seasonings are blended with butter and cream cheese to create a rich, fluffy spread that’s perfect for crackers, vegetables, sandwiches, or your favorite recipes.
Boursin cheese typically costs around $4.99 to $7.99 for a standard 5-ounce container in our area. Making it at home gives you a generous batch for much less, and you can easily adjust the herbs and seasonings to suit your taste.
It takes only about 15 minutes to prepare, followed by a short chilling time to let the cheese firm up. It also freezes well, making it convenient to have on hand whenever you need it.
Homemade Boursin Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces butter at room temperature
- 16 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil chopped
- ½ teaspoon fresh chives chopped
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place the softened butter, cream cheese, and minced garlic in the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Mix on medium speed until the butter, cream cheese, and garlic are completely blended and smooth.
- Add the Parmesan, dill, basil, chives, black pepper, thyme, and parsley. Mix on high speed until everything is well combined and the mixture is light and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
- Line a small dish or container with plastic wrap. Transfer the cheese mixture to the dish and wrap it tightly so it is completely sealed.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the cheese has firmed up.
- Unwrap and serve with crackers, vegetables, or use in your favorite recipes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a couple of weeks. The cheese also freezes well for longer storage.
Notes
The herbs can be adjusted to suit your taste.
This homemade Boursin-style cheese is excellent with crackers, vegetables, sandwiches, or as an ingredient in other recipes.
The cheese freezes well, so consider making a batch ahead of time.
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