Description
This homemade Boursin Cheese recipe is a creamy, flavorful spread made from cream cheese, butter, Parmesan, and an aromatic blend of herbs and spices. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for parties, crackers, bread, or as a delicious addition to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Cheese Base
- 16 ounces cream cheese (2 bricks, room temperature)
- 8 ounces unsalted butter (2 sticks, room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Herbs
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Before you start mixing, ensure that your cream cheese and unsalted butter are at room temperature to make blending easier and achieve a smoother texture.
- Combine Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, add the room temperature cream cheese and unsalted butter. Blend them together using a hand mixer or wooden spoon until fully combined and smooth.
- Add the Seasonings: Add the kosher salt, garlic powder, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all the flavors evenly.
- Mix in the Herbs: Add the dried dill weed, marjoram, basil, chives, thyme, and parsley. Stir or blend the mixture until the herbs are evenly distributed throughout the cheese base.
- Season to Taste: Taste your Boursin cheese and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or herbs according to your preference.
- Transfer and Refrigerate: Transfer the cheese mixture into an airtight container. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and to firm up the texture before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are fully softened to avoid lumps in your cheese spread.
- You can customize the herbs according to your taste or what you have on hand.
- Serve chilled with crackers, fresh bread, or as a savory addition to vegetables and sandwiches.
- Store the Boursin cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it should keep for up to one week.
- For a smoother texture, you can use a food processor to blend the mixture.
