Description
Creamy boursin cheese elevates any gathering with its luxurious French-inspired blend of herbs and smooth cream cheese. Homemade magic happens when simple ingredients combine, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of this elegant spreadable delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dairy Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
Fresh and Dried Herbs:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine room-temperature cream cheese, softened butter, and heavy cream in a spacious mixing vessel, whisking vigorously until the mixture achieves a velvety, cloud-like consistency with no visible lumps.
- Incorporate finely minced fresh garlic, carefully selecting plump, fragrant cloves to ensure robust flavor penetration.
- Add delicate fresh herbs – specifically parsley, chives, and thyme – chopping them into micro-fine fragments to distribute evenly throughout the creamy base.
- Gently fold in cracked black pepper and a whisper of kosher salt, adjusting seasoning to create a harmonious flavor profile that complements the richness of the cheese.
- Transfer the blended mixture into a pristine storage container, smoothing the surface with a silicone spatula to eliminate potential air pockets.
- Cover the container with a secure lid and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Before serving, remove from refrigeration and let the spread rest at ambient temperature for approximately 15 minutes to soften and enhance its spreadability.
- Garnish with a light sprinkle of additional fresh herbs for visual appeal and an extra burst of aromatic freshness.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and prevent lumpy texture.
- Opt for high-quality butter and cream cheese for richer, more authentic flavor profile.
- Experiment with herb variations like adding fresh garlic, chives, or roasted red peppers to customize the spread.
- Store Boursin in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, allowing flavors to meld and develop deeper taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 119 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg