herb cheese (copycat boursin cheese)
Boursin cheese is so delicious, but, occasionally, hard to find in some areas. This is a good substitute. If you don't have any of the fresh ingredients, substitute dried (just remember to only use one third of the amount called for in the recipe.)
prep time
30 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
Generous amount
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (2 regular packages)
- 8 ounces butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed or crushed and finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated (not shredded) parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon crumbled dry dill
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives or 1/2 tablespoon fresh minced chives
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
How To Make herb cheese (copycat boursin cheese)
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Step 1In mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
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Step 2Add garlic and combine well.
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Step 3Clean beaters into bowl and switch to large wooden spoon.
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Step 4Add all remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
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Step 5Cover and refrigerate until needed. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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