Homemade Boursin Cheese
This homemade Boursin cheese is creamy, herby, garlicky, and incredibly easy to make. With a rich cream cheese base and plenty of fresh herbs, it tastes just like the store-bought version but comes together in minutes.
Whether you're serving it as part of a cheese board along with fried stuffed olives, spreading it on crackers, or using it to elevate sandwiches and wraps, this homemade version is packed with flavor and budget-friendly.
I started making homemade Boursin when I realized how quickly a store-bought package disappears whenever we have guests over. Not only is this version more economical, but it's also easy to customize depending on which herbs you have on hand- just like with my cottage cheese ranch dip.
The best part is that there is absolutely no cooking involved. Simply mix everything together, chill, and enjoy- just like my Parmesan cheese salsa. The flavors become even better after a few hours in the refrigerator, making it a great make-ahead recipe for entertaining.
Quick Look: Homemade Boursin Cheese
- 🔪 Prep time: 10 mins.
- ⏲️ Chill time: 2 hours.
- 👪 Servings: 8.
- 📋 Main ingredients: Cream cheese, butter, garlic, fresh herbs, lemon juice.
- ♨️ Cooking method: Mix ingredients → refrigerate → serve.
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy.
- 🥣 Serving ideas: Spread on crackers, bagels (like my keto everything bagel), sandwiches, crostini, or serve on a cheese board.
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- What's So Great About the Recipe?
- Recipe Ingredients
- Substitutions & Variations
- How to Make Homemade Boursin Cheese
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- Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- How to Serve Homemade Boursin Cheese
- Troubleshooting and FAQs
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- Homemade Boursin Cheese
What's So Great About the Recipe?
- It's so quick and easy to make- everything comes together in just a few minutes.
- It's so much more affordable than buying specialty cheese spreads, and is perfect for entertaining and snacking.
- It is super customizable. You can swap herbs and play around with the seasonings- even use an infused salt like garlic herb salt or citrus salt to lend extra flavor.
Recipe Ingredients
Cream cheese: Forms the creamy base of the spread.
Butter: For richness and to create that signature Boursin texture.
Garlic + garlic powder: For that punch of garlic flavor. I like using air fried roasted garlic whenever I have it at hand, to lend a nice smoky depth to the cheese.
Herbs: I used a mix of dried oregano and thyme and some fresh chives and parsley here.
Lemon juice: To brighten the flavors and balances the richness.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Add freshly cracked black pepper for extra flavor. I like to add a pinch of jalapeno flakes for a bit of a spicy kick.
- You can also use an infused butter like hot honey butter or jalapeno butter to amp up the flavors.
How to Make Homemade Boursin Cheese
Step 1: In a large bowl, add cream cheese and softened butter. Mix well.
Step 2: Add the fresh and dried herbs along with the seasonings and squeeze in the lemon juice.
Step 3: Mix well to combine. Refrigerate for a few hours.
Step 4: Transfer to a glass jar and serve immediately or store for later.
💭Top Tip
Make sure your cream cheese and butter are softened before mixing. This helps everything blend together smoothly and creates the creamy texture that makes Boursin cheese so irresistible.
Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- Use softened cream cheese and butter for the smoothest consistency. I like to get the cream cheese out at least 2 hours beforehand to get it to come to room temperature.
- Finely chop the herbs so they distribute evenly throughout the mixture. I did this when I made my Chimichurri aioli too.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning before refrigerating.
- Allow the cheese to chill for at least 2 hours before serving. For the best flavor, prepare it a day ahead of time. That's actually what I do when I make my charred scallion dip too.
How to Serve Homemade Boursin Cheese
This creamy herb cheese is incredibly versatile. Serve it with crackers, toasted baguette slices, pretzels, or fresh vegetables as part of an appetizer spread of black olive tapenade and some crostini.
It's also delicious spread onto bagels, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and toast. You can even use it as a filling for stuffed chicken breasts or stir a spoonful into mashed potatoes (or my potato Aligot) for extra flavor.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Store the leftover Boursin cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Yes, you can. If you're using dried herbs, use about one-third of the amount called for since dried herbs have a more concentrated flavor. I like using air fried dried parsley whenever I don't have fresh parsley.
Freezing isn't recommended because the texture can become grainy once thawed.
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Homemade Boursin Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl.
- Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
- Transfer to an airtight container or serving bowl.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve chilled with crackers, vegetables, or your favorite bread.
Notes
- Soften the cream cheese and butter before mixing.
- The flavor develops and improves as the cheese chills.
- Fresh herbs provide the best flavor, but dried herbs can be substituted if needed.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.