Try my Homemade Boursin Cheese — a classic French cheese spread studded with fines herbes and minced garlic. It’s easy to make, far less expensive than store-bought, and delicious on a fresh baguette.
I scheduled this recipe to publish while I was travelling in France, which felt fitting — Boursin is a very French cheese spread and makes a perfect travel-inspired post. French cheeses are diverse and wonderful; every region has its own specialties and many are simple, everyday delights.
In some places, imported Boursin can be pricey, so I started experimenting with a homemade version. The ingredient list is short, the method is straightforward, and the result is a creamy, herb-flecked spread that captures the familiar flavors of Boursin. My version is slightly softer in texture than the commercial product, but the taste is very close.
Homemade Boursin is a great place to start if you want to make French-style cheese spreads at home — it’s quick, economical and versatile. Serve it on warm baguette slices, with smoked salmon, or as part of a cheese board.
If you try this Homemade Boursin Cheese, please rate the recipe and share your thoughts in the comments — feedback is much appreciated!
Homemade Boursin Cheese
Try this Homemade Boursin Cheese — a popular French cheese spread flecked with fines herbes and garlic. It’s simple to make, inexpensive, and lovely on a fresh baguette or paired with smoked salmon.
Side Dish, Snack, Treat
French
easy appetizer, cheese, cream cheese, French, spread
Ingredients
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8
oz
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
250 g, softened (one regular pack) -
1
small garlic clove
minced -
1
tbsp
fines herbes
see below
Fines Herbes
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1
tbsp
fresh parsley
very finely chopped -
1
tbsp
fresh chives
very finely chopped -
1
tbsp
fresh tarragon
very finely chopped
Instructions
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Leave the cream cheese at room temperature for about 30 minutes to soften.
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While the cheese softens, prepare the fines herbes by finely chopping the parsley, chives and tarragon. Mince the garlic.
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In a food processor bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and minced garlic. Process until the garlic is fully incorporated. Add the tablespoon of fines herbes and pulse until evenly mixed.
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Transfer the mixture to a container and refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors meld before serving.
Calories from Fat 36