Boursin Cheese Substitute: 10 Options + Homemade Recipe
Are you here to discover the ideal Boursin Cheese substitute or two? Here's a homemade recipe + 10 of the best substitutes when you’ve run out of the original Boursin Cheese!
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 4 oz butter softened to room temperature
- 1 t dried chives
- 1 t dried parsley
- ½ t garlic powder
- ½ t dried dill
- ½ t dried thyme
- 1/4 t salt
- 1/4 t freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional: 1 oz of plain goat cheese softened to room temp
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter plus the goat cheese, if you’re including it. Using an electric mixer or a wooden spoon, beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the minced garlic, dried chives, dried parsley, dried dill, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix until the herbs and spices are evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
- Taste the cheese and adjust the seasonings if necessary. If you prefer a stronger flavor, feel free to add more herbs or garlic.
- Transfer the cheese to a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Shape it into a log or a disc, then wrap it tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Once the cheese is firm, it's ready to serve! You can spread it on crackers, use it in recipes, or enjoy it on its own.
Notes
You can use fresh dill, thyme, and chives for this recipe; just double the amounts shown.
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