Homemade Boursin Cheese

Course: This-That, How To...

Cuisine: French

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 0

Cooling: 30

Total Time: 45

Calories: 3290.2kcal

Homemade Boursin Cheese is a creamy garlic and herb cheese spread made with butter, cream cheese, Parmesan, and fresh herbs. It's easy to make, costs less than store-bought Boursin, and freezes well.

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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

Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before mixing. This helps create a smooth, fluffy cheese spread.
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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