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Published: Dec 17, 2016 · Modified: Dec 9, 2020 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Boursin Cheese Spread

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Homemade Boursin Cheese Spread

Boursin Cheese Spread on a homemade cracker.

During the holidays there are so many parties and get-togethers to attend. One of my favorite foods to prepare and bring to any party is this homemade Boursin Cheese Spread.  

I don't mind the actual Borusin Cheese you buy in those fancy little packages. They are delicious. The only problem is they are so darned expensive for such a tiny little package. And one little package is never enough!

Homemade Boursin Cheese Spread is so economical and the recipe makes a huge amount! You can take some to your party and keep some at home for nibbling later!

A cheese spread served on a small china plate.

You do want to make this cheese spread several hours ahead of time so it has a chance for the flavors to meld together and for the cheese to setup. I decided to mold the cheese to make a nice presentation. You could also just put it in a nice serving bowl.

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How do I mold Boursin Cheese?
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Boursin Cheese Spread

How do I mold Boursin Cheese?

  1. Use a small dish lined with plastic wrap.
  2. Fill the bowl with the cheese and then wrap the plastic wrap over the top and chilled for 2 hours. A white bowl filled with a soft cheese.
  3. To remove the cheese, simply unwrapped the top, placed the cheese upside down on a plate. A small white bowl placed upside down on a plate.
  4. Remove the bowl and then remove the plastic wrap. A cheese ball with a piece of plastic wrap covering the surface.
  5. Any imperfections on the cheese can be smoothed out with a knife or the back of a spoon. A small cheese ball on a small plate.

You can really impress your guests by serving this cheese spread along with homemade rustic crackers? 

Other delicious appetizers

  • Coconut Shrimp
  • Cocktail Meatballs
  • Mini Taco Cups
  • Baked Brie
  • Cranberry and Jalapenos 

 

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A cheese ball topped with fresh chopped green onions.

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If you loved this recipe you'll LOVE all the others in this category. Check out all my appetizers here!

Soft cheese with herbs on a small plate with a cheese knife.

Boursin Cheese Spread

Kathy
Creamy cheese with herbs and garlic.
4.91 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 20 people
Calories 164 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 8 ounces butter (softened)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl add cream cheese and butter. Mix until smooth.
    16 ounces cream cheese, 8 ounces butter
  • Add minced garlic, Parmesan cheese and dried herbs. 
    3 cloves garlic, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, ½ teaspoon dried marjoram, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • Mix until well incorporated.
  • Scoop cheese mixture into a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours before serving. 

To Mold Cheese

  • Line a small bowl with plastic wrap.
  • Fill bowl with cheese mixture.
  • Cover cheese with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Remove from refrigerator and unwrap top of bowl.
  • Invert bowl onto a plate. Remove bowl and then remove remaining plastic wrap
  • Smooth out any rough spots with a knife or the back of a spoon.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or slice green onions. 

Notes

Recipe adapted from Food.com
 

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 174mgPotassium: 35mgVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 0.2mg
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  1. Aly says

    October 31, 2022 at 5:46 pm

    4 stars
    Try this, Homemade Boursin cheese, bnls. chicken breast, a large chopped shallot, and bacon. I like to mix the Boursin with shallot and butterfly chicken breast. Place a finger of Boursin mix down the center and fold over the chicken breast. Wrap with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 F until the internal temp. is 160 F. Remove to a platter and place the drippings into a pot and whisk in a tab. cornstarch mixed into 1/4 c. white wine. I also add a little homemade chicken stock if I want extra sauce. Cook until thickened. Easy dinner and a great brunch entree.
    I try to use fresh herbs whenever I can making homemade Boursin cheese

    Reply
  2. Vicki says

    October 22, 2022 at 6:21 pm

    Can you cut some of the butter or is two sticks necessary for texture? I love Boursin cheese but it’s way too expensive! Thank you for all the great recipes you post!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 23, 2022 at 11:27 am

      Hi Vicki,
      I have only made the recipe as written. However, I think you could cut the amount of butter in half and still have a delicious spread!
      Kathy 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nicole V says

    September 23, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    Can you freeze Boursin?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 23, 2019 at 8:22 pm

      Hi Nicole, I have not tried freezing this cheese before. I don't know if it would freeze well or not.
      Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Karyl Henry says

    November 09, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE Boursin cheese, but you're right about the cost. And I had to stop buying it a couple of years ago, because I would literally eat the whole thing myself in a few days :)I had no idea it was so easy to make at home! Will have to make this for sure

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 10, 2018 at 7:19 am

      This makes a big batch, so you'll be able to share! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sara says

    December 27, 2016 at 7:39 am

    I seriously LOVE the idea of making this yourself! Full disclosure: I just discovered the magic of boursin cheese spread a couple of months ago. I would really rather make it on my own, though! So glad you shared this recipe!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 03, 2017 at 8:38 pm

      You need to give this a try! It's super easy and soooo delicious!

      Reply
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