Boursin Cheese Copycat

Ingredients

• 16 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature, softened)
• 8 oz Unsalted Butter (room temperature, softened (2 sticks))
• 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced or pressed; substitute 1 tbsp jarred minced garlic)
• 1 tsp Dried Parsley Flakes
• 1 tsp Dried Dill Weed
• 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
• 0.5 tsp Dried Thyme
• 0.5 tsp Dried Basil
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground preferred)
• 0.5 tsp Italian Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade blend)

Instructions

1. Soften Cream Cheese and Butter

   Remove the cream cheese and butter from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 30‑45 minutes until soft but not melted.

   Time: PT5M

2. Grate Parmesan Cheese

   Using a fine‑grated cheese grater, grate the Parmesan cheese into a small bowl.

   Time: PT2M

3. Prepare Garlic

   Peel and mince the three garlic cloves (or measure 1 tablespoon of jarred minced garlic).

   Time: PT2M

4. Measure Herbs and Spices

   Measure out the dried parsley, dill, garlic powder, thyme, basil, black pepper, and Italian seasoning into a small dish.

   Time: PT2M

5. Combine Base Ingredients

   Place the softened cream cheese, butter, and grated Parmesan into the mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, mash and blend until the mixture is smooth and the butter is fully incorporated.

   Time: PT5M

6. Add Garlic and Herb Blend

   Stir in the minced garlic and the measured herb‑spice mixture. Continue mixing until the spread is uniform and no dry specks remain.

   Time: PT3M

7. Package and Refrigerate

   Transfer the finished cheese spread into airtight containers, smooth the top, seal, and refrigerate.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

80

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

1 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

0 g