This Homemade Boursin cheese is a delicious, fresh version of a shop-bought favorite.
The original Boursin cheese was created by François Boursin created in Normandy in 1957. It is a soft cheese with a similar texture to cream cheese that is flavored to create a delectable dip or spread.
The first flavor available was garlic and herb, but more flavors have been added since its inception.The great thing about making this cheese spread at home is that you can flavor it with whatever you like.
In this recipe, we have added walnuts, thyme, and dried figs to create the perfect homemade Boursin.
The walnuts add a warm nuttiness, the thyme contributes earthy, herbaceousness, and the figs have a hit of sweetness to balance it all out.
Why you will love this Boursin Cheese recipe…
Homemade Boursin Cheese with Fig, Walnut, and Thyme
Equipment
- Hand Mixer (optional)
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup dried figs
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts
- 1 ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1-2 tsp honey
Instructions
Ingredients
- Finely chop the dried figs and toasted walnuts. Strip the thyme leaves from their stems and mince the garlic.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy. Use a hand mixer or a sturdy spatula.
- Stir in the figs, walnuts, thyme, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Taste the mixture. If you want a sweeter profile, add 1-2 teaspoons of honey and mix again.
- Scoop the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap, shaping it into a small ball or log. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
- Unwrap and place the Boursin cheese on a serving platter. Garnish with extra thyme leaves, a drizzle of honey, or a few walnut pieces for a pretty presentation.
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Serving Suggestions
This homemade Boursin cheese is delicious when spread on crusty bread or crackers. It’s also excellent paired with cured meats, fresh fruit, and other cheeses on a charcuterie board.
You can also use it as a creamy topping for baked chicken or a roast potato.
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Boursin cheese FAQs
What kind of cheese is Boursin?
Boursin is a brand name of a French cheese known as Gournay. It has the texture of cream cheese and its flavors with various ingredients.
What is a healthy substitute for Boursin cheese?
Smooth cottage cheese is a slightly healthier option than using cream cheese for homemade Boursin.
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