Name: Super Easy Homemade Boursin Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese; 0.25 cup good-quality unsalted butter; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 2 teaspoons dried chives; 0.5 tsp dried parsley; 0.25 tsp dried thyme; 0.25 tsp dried basil; 0.25 tsp dried marjoram; 0.125 tsp white pepper; 0.125 tsp fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt; crackers, veggies, olives, nuts

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Super Easy Homemade Boursin Cheese

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Add the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter to the bowl of a food processor. Whip the cream cheese and butter together, scraping down the sides of the bowl every once in a while, until the mixture is light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Alternatively, you can whip the butter and cream cheese with a stand mixer or hand mixer fitted with a whip attachment for 2-3 minutes.

Then, add the garlic powder, chives, parsley, thyme, basil, marjoram, white pepper, lemon juice, and a good pinch of salt. Blend the mixture for another minute or so, until the mixture is well-combined. Taste and add more salt if needed.

To get that signature cylinder shape, line a 1 cup measuring cup with plastic wrap. Using a rubber spatula, spoon the cheese mixture into the measuring cup, making sure to get into all the nooks and crannies so there are no gaps. Level off the top so it's flat. Wrap the top of the measuring cup with the sides of the plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until the cheese is solid and the flavors are melded.

About 30 minutes before serving, use the sides of the plastic wrap to gently remove the cheese from the measuring cup. Place it on a platter flat-side down. Serve the cheese with crackers, veggies, nuts, olives, or any of your favorite dippers. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Room Temperature is Key 🧈
Soften both butter and cream cheese at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, uniform texture without lumps or overmixing.
Bloom Your Dried Herbs 🌿
Add a pinch of warm water or lemon juice to dried herbs 2-3 minutes before mixing to rehydrate and intensify their flavors for a more vibrant taste.
Toast Your Garlic Powder 🧄
Lightly toast the garlic powder in a dry skillet for 30 seconds to deepen its flavor and eliminate any raw, harsh notes before adding to the mixture.
Zest Before Juicing 🍋
Add fresh lemon zest along with the juice to enhance brightness and complexity, and fold it in gently at the end to preserve the zest's texture and visual appeal.
Chill Before Serving ❄️
Refrigerate the finished boursin for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the spread to firm up to the perfect consistency for serving with crackers and veggies.