Boursin Cheese Make Your Own Homemade Substitute Clone
Recreate the creamy, herb-infused magic of Boursin cheese with this easy homemade substitute! This DIY version combines velvety cream cheese and buttery richness with a medley of dried herbs like parsley, chives, dill, basil, and oregano, all elevated by a hint of garlic and black pepper. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time, this homemade Boursin is a versatile spread perfect for pairing with crackers, fresh veggies, or artisan bread. It also doubles as a flavorful ingredient to enhance your favorite dishes. Save money and skip the store-bought version by making this crowd-pleasing, flavor-packed recipe right at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp Dried parsley
- 1 tsp Dried chives
- 0.5 tsp Dried dill
- 0.5 tsp Dried basil
- 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Salt
Instructions
Allow the cream cheese and butter to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to soften for easy mixing.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy using a spoon or hand mixer.
Add the minced garlic, parsley, chives, dill, basil, oregano, black pepper, and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until well incorporated.
Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary, adding a little more salt or herbs to suit your preference.
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or small storage container.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables, or use as a flavorful addition to recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1007 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.2 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.8 g | 299% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 291 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 1309 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 351 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
