Description
This homemade Boursin Cheese Recipe is creamy, garlicky, and packed with fresh herbs. Perfect as a spread for crackers, sandwiches, or as a flavorful addition to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or roasted
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh dill or thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Stir in garlic, parsley, chives, and dill (or thyme).
- Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve chilled as a spread, dip, or cooking ingredient.
Notes
- Roast the garlic for a sweeter, milder flavor.
- Whip longer for a fluffier texture.
- Try variations with basil, rosemary, or tarragon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Spread
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg