Community Pick
Garlic Boursin Cheese Spread
"A very buttery and smooth cheese spread."
photo by gailanng
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
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3 cups
ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, soften
- 1 cup butter, soften
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried dill
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
directions
- In a food processor, add garlic and process until finely chopped, stopping once to scrape down sides.
- Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth, stopping twice to scrape down sides.
- (You may use only 1 clove of garlic, if you prefer).
- NOTE: This can be frozen up to 3 months or refrigerated up to 1 week.
Questions & Replies
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Is it possible to make this without using a food processor or blender? I have a hand mixer but I'm not sure that would do the trick
Reviews
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This was very good, easy to make as well. I just put the garlic thru the garlic press and whipped everything up in the Kitchen Aid mixer. I also substited Herbs de Provence for the marjoram (couldn't find any in the cupboard). I was afrraid the garlic would be overpowering but it really wasn't. -
Oh my, oh my, oh my...this is SO good, I hate it. LOL! I made up half a batch to see if it was something I wanted to add to my gift baskets and I cannot stay out of it (spread on Ritz crackers). I will be mixing some up to give as gifts and will include a hand written note with suggestions on the many different ways to use it. Thanks, Merlot. This is a winner! UPDATE: I froze some of this and am happy to report that it freezes very well. Even after being frozen, the wonderful taste and creamy texture don't change. -
Very easy to whip up and tastes delicious! I had to make it without the dill, as my hubby is allergic, but it still came out great! On french bread it's TDF! Thanks for a great recipe, Merlot! -
Excellent! I halved the recipe, but used the full amount of seasoning, I like lots of flavor. Mmmmm....so good! Thanks for posting! -
This turned out so tasty, but I did have to add quite a lot more garlic for my tastebuds. I served it at a party with fresh bread and it was well received. I am glad I have made extra to freeze.
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Tweaks
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WONDERFULL!!!!! I used 1/3 reduced fat cream cheese and garlic powder instead of fresh garlic. That way it can be kept a very long time in the fridge without freezing. Wonderful to have for the holidays.Thanks so much.Koechin
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Merlot
United States
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