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Boursin Cheese
A creamy homemade Boursin-style cheese spread made with cream cheese, butter, Parmesan, garlic, herbs, and black pepper. Rich, savory, and easy to spread on bread or crackers.
Course Cultured Dairy
Status Tried & True
Servings 16 (2 Tbsp)
Calories 206 kcal
16 ounces cream cheese room temperature 8 ounces butter unsalted room temperature ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon dried chives ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground ¼ teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon dried parsley In the bowl of a mixer, combine cream cheese and butter; mix well.
Add remaining seasonings and mix well.
Season to taste.
Store refrigerated in an airtight container just large enough to hold the cheese. Squeeze out as much air as possible.
Serve at room temperature, as a dip, or add to some of your favorite savory recipes.
Calories: 206 kcal Carbohydrates: 2 g Protein: 2 g Fat: 22 g Saturated Fat: 13 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g Trans Fat: 0.5 g Cholesterol: 60 mg Sodium: 181 mg Potassium: 55 mg Fiber: 0.1 g Sugar: 1 g Vitamin A: 855 IU Vitamin C: 1 mg Calcium: 44 mg Iron: 0.2 mg