Description
Creamy boursin cheese brings elegance to appetizer spreads with its herbed French charm. Homemade versions deliver rich, tangy flavors that delight guests and elevate simple crackers or vegetable platters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 4 tbsps (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 tsp dried chives
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine room-temperature cream cheese, softened butter, and heavy cream in a mixing bowl, whisking until achieving a smooth, creamy texture without any lumps.
- Flavor Infusion: Mince fresh garlic cloves and chop parsley, chives, and thyme into fine pieces, thoroughly integrating them into the cheese mixture to create a robust, herb-laden spread.
- Seasoning: Incorporate cracked black pepper and kosher salt, carefully balancing the flavors to complement the rich, creamy base of the cheese blend.
- Chilling Process: Transfer the blended mixture into a clean container, smoothing the surface, then seal and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serving Preparation: Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving, allowing the spread to soften to an ideal spreading consistency. Garnish with a light sprinkle of additional fresh herbs for an aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Herb Precision: Finely chop herbs to ensure even flavor distribution and prevent large, overwhelming herb chunks in the creamy mixture.
- Temperature Control: Use room-temperature ingredients to create a smoother, lump-free texture and ensure easy blending.
- Flavor Infusion: Allow the cheese mixture to rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour to let herbs and garlic fully develop their aromatic qualities.
- Serving Tip: Let the Boursin cheese sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving to improve spreadability and release its full flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg