Boursin Cheese Recipe
Learn how to make Boursin cheese recipe at home with garlic, herbs, and cream cheese. Creamy, flavorful, and perfect for spreading or dipping!
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened – base of the spread.
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened – adds richness and silkiness.
- 2 garlic cloves minced or grated – fresh garlic is essential for flavor.
- 1 tsp garlic powder – deepens the garlicky profile.
- 1 tsp onion powder – adds savory depth.
- ½ tsp kosher salt – balances flavors.
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper – mild spice and aroma.
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried chives
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Soften the base (5 minutes):
- Let the cream cheese and butter sit at room temperature until easily spreadable.
- Prepare the garlic (2 minutes):
- Mince fresh garlic finely or grate it with a microplane for smooth blending.
- Mix ingredients (5 minutes):
- In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, butter, garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add herbs (2 minutes):
- Stir in parsley, chives, dill, thyme, and basil until evenly distributed.
- Taste and adjust (1 minute):
- Taste the mixture—add more salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.
- Chill before serving (optional, 30 minutes):
- Transfer to a small bowl or ramekin, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese and butter for smooth blending.
- Fresh garlic and garlic powder together give that classic flavor punch.
- Chill before serving to let flavors develop.
- Don’t overload herbs—balance is key.
- Make a double batch and freeze in small portions for convenience.
- Storage: Fridge up to 1 week; Freezer up to 2 months.