Homemade Light “Boursin” Garlic and Herb Cheese

I am sure many of you are familiar with that tasty garlic and herb cheese in the market. Me…big fan. You should also know that when I have an opportunity to make a store-bought good from scratch, I go for it. The only problem with that is that it is really hard to go back. There is no comparison in taste and texture when it comes to homemade cheese, as is the case with this one.

Most of you probably already have the ingredients on hand, and the spread comes together quickly. Make it ahead of time (bonus) for the flavors to meld, then spread it on baguettes, crackers, crudites, or use it in your favorite recipe, like this frittata.

Sunday, I piped rosettes of this cheese onto cucumber rounds for a tasty appetizer. If you do serve it this way, make sure to pat the cut surface of the cucumber dry with a paper towel so the cheese stays in place. Set them out on a tray for your guests and watch them disappear.

Homemade Light “Boursin” Garlic and Herb Cheese

By Nicole Prep: 5 minsRefrigeration Time: 8 hrsTotal: 8 hrs 5 mins Servings: 1.5 cups This low-fat cheese spread is quick, easy, and so much better than store-bought!

Equipment

• Hand mixer with flex beaters

Ingredients 

• 1 (8 ounce) package reduced fat cream cheese, at room temperature
• ½ cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 medium clove of garlic, finely grated on a microplane
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ⅛-¼ teaspoon dried dill
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• kosher salt to taste

Instructions 

1. In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter. (You can do this by hand or with a hand-held mixer). Add the garlic and herbs and mix until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with kosher salt.
2. Transfer to a small crock or airtight container. Refrigerate for several hours, preferably overnight to allow the flavors to develop. Serve at room temperature with baguettes, crackers, crudité, or use in your favorite recipe. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 62g, Saturated Fat: 39g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 16g, Trans Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 163mg, Sodium: 13mg, Potassium: 55mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 2138IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.