Boursin Cheese Make Your Own Homemade Substitute Clone
Recreate the creamy, herb-infused magic of Boursin cheese with this easy homemade substitute! This DIY version combines velvety cream cheese and buttery richness with a medley of dried herbs like parsley, chives, dill, basil, and oregano, all elevated by a hint of garlic and black pepper. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time, this homemade Boursin is a versatile spread perfect for pairing with crackers, fresh veggies, or artisan bread. It also doubles as a flavorful ingredient to enhance your favorite dishes. Save money and skip the store-bought version by making this crowd-pleasing, flavor-packed recipe right at home!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp Dried parsley
- 1 tsp Dried chives
- 0.5 tsp Dried dill
- 0.5 tsp Dried basil
- 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Salt
Directions
Step 1
Allow the cream cheese and butter to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to soften for easy mixing.
Step 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy using a spoon or hand mixer.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic, parsley, chives, dill, basil, oregano, black pepper, and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until well incorporated.
Step 4
Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary, adding a little more salt or herbs to suit your preference.
Step 5
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or small storage container.
Step 6
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve chilled with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables, or use as a flavorful addition to recipes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (261.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1007.3 |
| Total Fat 102.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 59.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 291.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1309.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.6g | |
| Protein 14.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 257.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 351.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories