Description
Creamy homemade boursin cheese brings French countryside flavors to kitchen counters. Garlic and herb cheese spreads easily across crackers, delighting palates with rich, tangy notes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese
- 4 oz (113 g) butter
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp (5 mL) dried parsley flakes
- 1 tsp (5 mL) dried dill weed
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) dried marjoram
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) dried basil
- ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) dried thyme
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) black pepper
Instructions
- Whip Preparation: Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and lump-free, creating a velvety foundation for the spread.
- Butter Integration: Fold softened butter into cream cheese, blending until the mixture achieves a light, uniform consistency with a luxurious mouthfeel.
- Flavor Layering: Incorporate minced garlic, grated Parmesan, and a medley of dried herbs (parsley, dill, marjoram, basil, thyme) along with freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even distribution of aromatics and seasonings throughout the mixture.
- Finishing Technique: Transfer the herbed cheese blend into a serving container, smoothing the surface for a polished presentation.
- Resting Period: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of two hours, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serving Ritual: Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes prior to serving, permitting the spread to soften and release its full aromatic potential.
Notes
- Whip Cream Cheese Smoothly: Use room temperature cream cheese and beat until completely lump-free for a silky, authentic Boursin texture.
- Blend Butter Thoroughly: Incorporate softened butter gradually to create a light, uniform base that ensures creamy consistency.
- Balance Herb Ratios: Distribute dried herbs evenly and adjust quantities to maintain a harmonious flavor profile without overwhelming the cheese.
- Chill for Flavor Infusion: Refrigerate for at least two hours to allow herbs and garlic to develop deep, complex taste notes that elevate the entire spread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 196 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg