My Homemade Boursin Cheese recipe is easy to do, and the flavor is spot on. This copy cat garlic and herb creamy cheese is absolutely delicious and will save you SO MUCH money! It’s perfect for any occasion.
Homemade Boursin cheese is a breeze!
I’m so excited to share this with you, it’s phenomenal. The combination of fresh garlic, mixed herbs, and fluffy cream cheese is so good, you won’t be able to stop eating it. Better invite some friends over. In fact this is ideal for entertaining because Boursin is special enough to stand on its own, just add crackers and you’ve got a party.
the simple list of ingredients:
The classic Boursin cheese includes just parsley and chives, but I think the more the merrier. A larger mix of herbs gives my cheese a more robust, herbier flavor, I think you’re going to love it…
- whipped cream cheese ~ the cheese in Boursin is Gournay, a type of fresh French cream cheese.
- garlic ~ fresh garlic gives this Boursin cheese recipe an appealing punch.
- assorted dried herbs, I used: parlsey, oregano, marjoram, tarragon, thyme, chives, sage, and basil.
how to make homemade garlic and herbed cheese spread
My small food processor works perfectly for this job, but as long as you mince the garlic fine enough, you can definitely do it by hand. You’re going to need whipped cream cheese, a clove of garlic, and and assortment of dried herbs for this recipe.
Pack it into a jar after everything is mixed, and let it ‘age’ for 24 hours in the fridge to allow the flavors to develop and permeate the cheese. It’s now ready to spread on crackers, burgers, sandwiches, etc.
tips for making your own Boursin cheese
- Homemade Boursin cheese is a great idea for a host gift. Pack it into a cute Weck jar and bring it with the recipe attached.
- Using good quality dried herbs is important because they’re going to take center stage in this cheese. My microwave method for drying fresh herbs works great, and when you do it yourself, you get the biggest bang for your buck.
- It might sound like a lot of herbs, so use less if you like. I think the cream cheese can really handle quite a bit without being overwhelmed, so I loaded it up. Be sure to crush the herbs further between your fingers as you add them to bring out the flavors.
How to use your homemade Boursin
- This cheese is so tasty it only needs some great crackers by its side.
- I got many questions about the brand of cracker I used in the photos…they are Lesley Stowe Rainforest Crisps.
- You can make your own crisp crackers, check out my Copycat Raincoast Crisps® Crackers or my Vegan Multi Seeded Crisps.
- You can use your cheese as a base for many kinds of simple savory tarts, like my Sweet Onion Puff Pastry Tart or my Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart.
- It’s once of the delicious layers in my 7 Layer Smoked Salmon Dip.
- This cheese is always a hit on a cheese board, and in my How to Make an Epic Cheese Board post I’ll show you how to make adorable Boursin pinecones, with sliced almonds.
- Slather it on baked potatoes or grilled steak.
- Substitute your herbed cheese in many savory recipes that call for cream cheese.
Reader Rave ~
“Just made this and it is delicious. I put some on a cracker and asked my husband what he thought it was – he got it on the first bite. Took some over to his mom and she said the same thing. Thank you for a great recipe.” ~Joan
variations to make this diy garlic and herb cheese your own ~
- You can use very finely minced fresh herbs for a different type of flavor.
- Go ahead and use a low fat whipped cream cheese for a skinny homemade Boursin cheese recipe.
- Try mixing the whipped cream cheese with some soft goat cheese for an extra tang.
Homemade Boursin Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 ounces whipped cream cheese
- 1 large clove of garlic
2 scant teaspoons each:
- dried parsley
- dried oregano
- dried marjoram
- dried tarragon
- dried thyme
- dried chives
- dried sage
- dried basil
Instructions
- You can do this in a food processor or by hand. For the processor, process the garlic first until it is finely minced, then add the cheese and herbs and process until creamy.
- By hand, mince the garlic as finely as possible, and then mix everything together in a large bowl.
- Put the cheese into an airtight jar or container and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
- Plan to use your homemade Boursin cheese within two weeks.
Nutrition
Similar to a recipe I’ve been using for eons – will try yours and think I’ll grate the garlic on my rasp. Like the idea of the whipped cream cheese
I have an old recipe for bow tie pasta with Boursin cheese – I will have to try it with this amazing jar of deliciousness! Brilliant 🙂
I make a Boursin mac & cheese that’s great, you just reminded me!
How delicious. I do like Boursin, but the packet always seems woefully small for the price. Lovely to know I can put my own together.
I know, the price is crazy, maybe because it’s imported?
Wait. Is boursin cheese really just flavored, whipped cream cheese? MIND BLOWN. It’s so tangy and tart and… delicious! And cream cheese is… not! Ha! Can’t wait to give this a try!!
Boursin is actually a type of cheese called Gournay, and it’s a fresh creamy cheese that very similar to cream cheese.
Oh wow! This is dangerous … but in the best possible ways 😉 Love this, as we go through a lot of this cheese, especially during the holidays!
I like the idea of flavoring cheese! Always wanted to make it from scratch but this is an easier alternative.
Actually Matt I think cream cheese is very easy to make from scratch, and I plan to post about it sometime this fall.
Sounds great! I have some leftover mascarpone that I’m going to try this with. I also love Boursin in an omelette.
Boursin and eggs are great together, I agree, and I love the idea of making this with mascarpone — did you know I have a recipe for a homemade version of that too?
I’d never have thought of making boursin at home. I love it super herby and think you’ve used just the right amount. Great recipe!
Thanks Emma, I was surprised when I looked at the ingredients of Boursin and saw that the classic flavor uses just parsley and chives for herbs.
Yum! I used to make this years ago and forgot all about it. Thanks for the reminder and for your delicious version with so many wonderful herbs! I would be thrilled if someone gave me a jar of this!
We’ve been enjoying it so much, I go for a late afternoon pick-me-up snack of a few crackers slathered with it every afternoon ~ very posh 🙂
Yes, yes, loaded it up…I love mine with lots of herbs too. Perfect with those homemade crackers.