Boursin Cheese Spread Ii
Elevate any appetizer platter with the irresistible creaminess of Boursin Cheese Spread II. This quick and easy homemade spread combines velvety cream cheese and butter with a medley of fragrant dried herbs like dill, basil, and parsley, along with freshly minced garlic for a zesty kick. Ready in just 10 minutes (plus chilling time), this versatile recipe is perfect as a dip for crackers and vegetables, or as a luscious spread for bread and sandwiches. The harmonious blend of flavors develops beautifully when chilled, making it a crowd-pleasing make-ahead option for parties, holiday gatherings, or casual snacking. Discover how this delectable DIY cheese spread adds gourmet flair to your table—without the store-bought price!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 teaspoons Dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried marjoram
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried chives
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Allow the cream cheese and butter to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon.
Add the minced garlic, dried parsley, dried dill, dried basil, dried marjoram, dried chives, salt, and ground black pepper to the cheese mixture.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the herbs and spices are evenly distributed throughout the spread.
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or ramekin and cover with plastic wrap.
For the best flavor, refrigerate the spread for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, let the spread sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes to soften slightly.
Serve with crackers, fresh veggies, or as a spread for bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.2 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.4 g | 357% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 361 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 1599 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 372 mg | 8% | |
*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.
