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    Home » Low Carb Appetizers & Snacks » Homemade Boursin Cheese

    Published: Oct 7, 2021 by Carolyn

    Homemade Boursin Cheese

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    Homemade Boursin is a creamy garlic and herb cheese spread that’s impossible to resist. It may just be the perfect appetizer! Grab some of your favorite keto crackers and let’s dig in.

    Close up shot of homemade Boursin cheese in a green bowl with keto crackers around it.

    This homemade Boursin recipe is quite honestly the reason I married my husband.

    Sounds melodramatic, doesn’t it? And yet, when a man brings a keto friendly appetizer with this much flavor into your life, you know he’s a keeper!

    In all seriousness, he introduced me to the joy that is homemade Boursin cheese. His family made it all the time when he was growing up and it quickly became a family favorite for us too.

    And now I am offering this recipe for public consumption. Trust me, that is a very big deal!

    Legendary Keto Cheese Spread

    When I call this homemade Boursin legendary, I am not really exaggerating. We always make it to serve and share during the holidays.

    And it’s become legendary among our friends. It is oft-requested for any gatherings or parties, and there’s always someone who hovers over the bowl, hardly letting anyone else near it.

    That someone might be me, on a few occasions.

    A small green bowl filled with homemade Boursin, with garlic and herbs around it.

    What is Boursin cheese?

    You have probably seen the real Boursin in the cheese aisle of every grocery store. In case you haven’t tried it, let me enlighten you.

    Boursin is a type of Gournay cheese that is soft, creamy, and slightly crumbly. François Boursin, a cheesemaker from Normandy, France, started adding garlic and herbs and it quickly became world renowned.

    This homemade Boursin recipe uses cream cheese as the base, rather than the classic Gournay cheese. Most of us don’t really have access to plain Gournay cheese, so using cream cheese makes easier and less expensive.

    Ingredients for homemade Boursin

    My husband never measures anything when he makes Boursin, so it changes a bit every time. He really does everything to taste, and you can too. The basic ingredient are as follows:

    • Cream cheese
    • Salted butter
    • Garlic
    • Italian seasoning OR chopped fresh parsley – sometimes a little of both!
    • Salt
    • Cracked pepper
    • Dash of hot sauce
    A small cheese knife spreading homemade Boursin on a keto cracker.

    Recipe tips

    Boursin is really ridiculously easy to make and comes together in 10 minutes flat. Here are my best tips for getting it right:

    1. Softened ingredients. You really want both the cream cheese and the butter to be quite soft, but not melted. Unwrap them and place them in a bowl while they are still chilled, then let them sit until room temp. If it’s a bit chilly in your house, consider zapping them in the microwave for 10 seconds or so.
    2. Add plenty of garlic. We like our super garlicky, and usually use 4 large cloves. I prefer using a garlic press to get very small bits of garlic throughout the spread.
    3. Add your choice of herbs. Real Boursin takes parsley and chives but we’ve come to love it with a bit of dried Italian seasoning.
    4. Salt and pepper to taste. Saltiness is a matter of preference so be sure to go with less and add more to your liking.
    5. Dash of hot sauce. This is Tim’s unique spin on homemade Boursin. It doesn’t make it hot or spicy at all, it just really brings out the flavor.
    6. Serve at room temperature. Although you want to store the cheese spread in the fridge, it tastes best and spreads best at room temp.
    Keto crackers on a wooden cutting board topped with homemade Boursin cheese and smoked salmon.

    How to serve homemade keto boursin

    You may be wondering about those lovely little crackers that I paired with my Boursin cheese. They are from Real Phat Foods and they are honestly the BEST packaged keto crackers around.

    I’ve tried all the other brands of keto crackers out there and some of them are pretty good. But they can’t hold a candle to the super thin, super crispy almond flour crackers from Real Phat.

    I’m kind of obsessed with the Rosemary crackers, to be honest!

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    Real Phat Foods Crackers

    You can also serve Boursin with toasted sesame keto crackers, or on fresh veggies as little keto cucumber bites, perhaps with a little smoked salmon on top.

    Or mix it into creamy mashed cauliflower for incredible flavor!

    I also love to smear it on leftover prime rib after our Christmas dinner. It’s so good with thinly sliced roast beef.

    Storage information

    Homemade Boursin will last in the fridge for up to two weeks, as long as your ingredients are fresh. We make a big batch and simply store it in a covered container.

    However, I do recommend serving it at room temperature, as it’s easier to spread and more flavorful.

    A wooden cutting board with keto crackers and a bowl of homemade Boursin cheese.

    More delicious keto appetizers

    • Cheesy Keto Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Buffalo Chicken Sausage Balls
    • Fried Broccoli Cheese Bites
    • Cheesy Keto Sausage Dip
    • Fathead Crackers
    Close up shot of homemade Boursin cheese in a green bowl with keto crackers around it.

    Homemade Boursin Cheese Recipe

    Homemade Boursin is a creamy garlic and herb cheese spread that's impossible to resist. It may just be the perfect appetizer! Grab some of your favorite keto crackers and let's dig in.
    4.92 from 12 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: French
    Keyword: homemade boursin
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 121kcal

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces cream cheese well softened
    • ¼ cup salted butter well softened
    • 3 to 5 cloves garlic minced or pressed
    • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or chopped fresh parsley)
    • ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
    • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce
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    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until well combined and smooth.
    • Beat in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and hot sauce until well combined.
    • Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
    Nutrition Facts
    Homemade Boursin Cheese Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (2 tbsp)
    Calories 121 Calories from Fat 99
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11g17%
    Carbohydrates 1.7g1%
    Fiber 0.2g1%
    Protein 1.511g3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Nikki says

      April 07, 2023 at 5:57 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t believe it is this simple! It’s so much cheaper as well. Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Christin says

      February 23, 2023 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      This is so good! I can see lots of variations!

      Reply
    3. Joanna says

      January 19, 2023 at 11:07 pm

      5 stars
      ok. so I love this recipe but I wasn’t sold on the consistency.. even at room temp. I love the fluffiness of Boursin right out of the fridge.
      I tweaked it just a touch. I beat egg whites with a pinch of cream of tartar until stiff. Then I folded in the room temp cheese mixture (and some stirring) and WOW. It came out VERY similar to the texture of the store bought stuff!! Spreadable right out of the fridge!! I only experimented with ~1/4 of the recipe with one egg white and it was good to me. Next time I will use 4 whites to the whole recipe. Also, I pasteurized my eggs in a sous vide so no worries over raw eggs. (I usually have some on hand for homemade mayo)
      enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
    4. Cathy says

      December 25, 2022 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      Will definitely try this. I bought some when in Florida last and my daughter did put it in mashed cauliflower and it was so delicious!

      Reply
    5. Sue says

      June 11, 2022 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      Wow, what a lovely easy recipe this is and I had all the ingredients on hand. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        June 11, 2022 at 1:01 pm

        Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    6. gloria guffey says

      December 22, 2021 at 12:15 pm

      I just made this for Christmas but i am worried it is not spreadable enough. What can i use to thin it out or get it creamier?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 22, 2021 at 1:26 pm

        Let it sit at room temperature, it should be plenty spreadable. It’s not a dip, though. It’s meant to be like a softer cheese.

        Reply
        • gloria guffey says

          December 23, 2021 at 6:34 am

          thank you

          Reply
    7. Elaine says

      December 07, 2021 at 7:25 pm

      In the late 19880s or early 99s a friend from gave me a packet of dried herbs with instructions to whip them into 8oz of softened butter & 8 oz of softened cream cheese. When the packet ran out I kept the label that listed the herbs used.
      The store bought version is slightly similar to what I remember but your (husband’s) version sounds simpler than what Ive tried on my own. Maybe less is more & the hot sauce will add a bright twist. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 07, 2021 at 7:34 pm

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    8. Natasha says

      November 15, 2021 at 3:23 am

      5 stars
      Making this homemade Boursin Cheese is such a game changer! Loved it and will definitely be using this recipe all the time.

      Reply
    9. Toni says

      November 12, 2021 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for this! I had no idea it is so easy to make your own Boursin Cheese!

      Reply
    10. Valentina says

      November 12, 2021 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      This homemade Boursin cheese recipe is so delicious and easy to make! Love this as a spread when having guests!

      Reply
    11. Terry Marks says

      October 07, 2021 at 6:01 pm

      I love cream cheese, but wonder how it would be made with goat cheese.

      Reply
    12. Susan says

      October 07, 2021 at 3:25 pm

      I have always loved Boursin, though I haven’t eaten it in years. I’m very glad to see this recipe. I do have a question, though: could I use garlic powder in place of the raw garlic? I ask because I can’t digest raw garlic. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 07, 2021 at 4:02 pm

        Totally! It’s not quite the same but it will do. 🙂

        Reply
    13. Mearced says

      October 07, 2021 at 12:35 pm

      4 stars
      Looks so yummy! I miss cheese but need to figure out a non-dairy option to this.

      Reply
    14. GEORGENE HARKNESS says

      October 07, 2021 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      If you look at the cost of Boursin cheese in the store, the value of this recipe is increased by a factor of several dozen! I didn’t really know it was made with cream cheese, or I’d have tried to make it myself. Now that I know how it’s made, I won’t have to feel guilty for using it in my recipes!

      Many thanks!

      Reply
    15. Lori Kaumans says

      October 07, 2021 at 9:37 am

      I’ll definitely be trying this! When I was a kid, whenever my mom hosted a party she would make a spread using cream cheese, butter, and garlic. She would then spread it on small, thin sliced, rye bread. It was always a favorite. Seeing this recipe reminds me of that and how good that was. Now I’ll use it on keto crackers or even veggies. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Judith says

        October 12, 2021 at 2:40 pm

        Oh, how I loved those little party the sliced. They always had such delicious foods placed on thrm!

        Reply
    16. Tarah says

      October 07, 2021 at 7:54 am

      Omg! I have been wanting to make a homemade version of this. Thank you so much! So excited to try it out. The name brand is so expensive.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 07, 2021 at 8:44 am

        Enjoy!!! This stuff is one of our all time favorites.

        Reply

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