Boursin Cheese (Homemade)

Name: Boursin Cheese (Homemade)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3 cups (approximately)
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves; 8 ounces butter, at room temperature; 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (the real stuff, and freshly-grated); 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon chives; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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Recipe by evelynathens

Boursin-style cheese can easily be made at home. Not just more economical, but fresher and tastier. Rub all the dried herbs used between your fingers before adding.

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READY IN: 10mins

YIELD: 3 cups (approximately)

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

garlic cloves
8

ounces butter, at room temperature
16

ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3

tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (the real stuff, and freshly-grated)
1

tablespoon fresh dill, minced or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, crumbled
¹⁄₂

teaspoon dried marjoram
¹⁄₂

teaspoon basil
¹⁄₂

teaspoon chives
¹⁄₂

teaspoon black pepper
¹⁄₄

teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
2

tablespoons minced fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

Have cheeses and butter at room temperature.
Crush garlic.
Mix cheeses, butter and garlic.
Add remaining ingredients, mix well.
Pack into a container just large enough to hold the boursin and store in refrigerator.
To serve, bring to room temperature.
Serve with crackers.

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