Garlic Herb Boursin at Home
If you love the rich, herby flavor of Boursin but want something just as delicious made right in your own kitchen, this easy 5-minute garlic herb spread is the perfect solution. Creamy, savory, and packed with fresh herb flavor, it comes together with simple pantry ingredients and a quick blend in the food processor. The combination of butter, cream cheese, garlic, Parmesan, and aromatic herbs creates a smooth, spreadable cheese that’s perfect for crackers, warm bread, vegetables, or even melting over steak or roasted potatoes. Once you try this homemade version, you may never go back to the store-bought kind again.
By: Elise Jesse
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 12 ounces
Ingredients
-1/2 tablespoon of dill
-1/2 tsp majoram
½ tsp basil
½ tsp chives, dried
salt and pepper to taste
¼ tsp oregano
2 springs og thyme leaves
½ tablespoon parsley
1 clove garlic
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 stick unsalted butter, room temp
1 package of cream cheese, softened
Directions:
Add all spices and herbs to a food processor or spice grinder to make them as fine as possible.
To the same food processor, add garlic and parmesan cheese and grind again.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine butter and cream cheese until it is mixed well (do not mix with an electric whisk; you don’t want it to be whipped).
Once butter and cream cheese are mixed, add herbs, garlic mixture, and combine.
Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to harden before enjoying.