herb cheese (copycat boursin cheese)

Name: HERB CHEESE (COPYCAT BOURSIN CHEESE)
Prep time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temperature (2 regular packages); 8 ounce(s) butter, room temperature (2 sticks); 2 clove(s) garlic, pressed or crushed and finely chopped; 3 tablespoon(s) freshly grated (not shredded) parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon(s) minced fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon crumbled dry dill; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried chives or 1/2 tablespoon fresh minced chives; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) minced fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried thyme, crumbled

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Private Recipe by

Teresa G.

@sokygal

Here, KY

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.)

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yield serving(s)

prep time 30 Min

method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For herb cheese (copycat boursin cheese)

16 oz

cream cheese, room temperature (2 regular packages)
8 oz

butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
2 clove

garlic, pressed or crushed and finely chopped
3 Tbsp

freshly grated (not shredded) parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp

minced fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon crumbled dry dill
1/2 tsp

dried marjoram
1/2 tsp

dried basil
1/2 tsp

dried chives or 1/2 tablespoon fresh minced chives
1/2 tsp

ground black pepper
2 Tbsp

minced fresh parsley
1/4 tsp

dried thyme, crumbled

How To Make herb cheese (copycat boursin cheese)

1
In mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.

2
Add garlic and combine well.
3
Clean beaters into bowl and switch to large wooden spoon.
4
Add all remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
5
Cover and refrigerate until needed. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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