Description
Creamy homemade boursin cheese delights cheese enthusiasts with its rich, herbal flavor profile. French-inspired spreadable cheese brings elegant simplicity to appetizers and charcuterie boards you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsps (57 g or ½ stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream, optional
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried chives
- 1 tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
Instructions
- Blend Base: In a spacious mixing bowl, whip softened cream cheese, butter, and heavy cream with an electric mixer until achieving a light, silky texture.
- Herb Infusion: Introduce minced garlic, freshly chopped parsley, chives, thyme, dried basil, and oregano into the creamy mixture, stirring gently to distribute herbs evenly and create a vibrant, aromatic blend.
- Season and Adjust: Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tasting and fine-tuning the seasoning to personal preference.
- Chill and Develop: Transfer the herbed cheese spread into a clean container, smoothing the surface, then seal with an airtight lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for a minimum of two hours to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes prior to serving, allowing the spread to soften. Present alongside crackers, baguette slices, or as a luxurious component of a charcuterie board.
Notes
- Soften Ingredients Perfectly: Ensure cream cheese, butter, and heavy cream are at room temperature for smooth, lump-free blending and optimal aeration.
- Herb Intensity Control: Chop herbs finely and adjust quantities based on personal preference; fresh herbs provide more vibrant flavor compared to dried alternatives.
- Flavor Melding Technique: Refrigerate for minimum 2 hours, allowing herbs to fully infuse and develop complex, well-rounded taste profile.
- Serving Temperature Matters: Allow cheese to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving to achieve creamy, spreadable consistency and enhance overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 113
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg