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BOURSIN CHEESE
1 large clove garlic
8 ounces unsalted whipped butter, softened
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tsp. dry tarragon
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
2 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon dry thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Add all ingredients except parsley and chives to a blender or
food processor and process until smooth and well combined.
Stir in parsley and chives. Spoon mixture into a small serving
bowl and chill overnight.
Serve at room temperature with crackers
or celery.
Makes 2 cups.
Boursin cheese recipe
A recipe for herbed boursin cheese spread, made with cream cheese, garlic,
fresh parsley, and chives.
INGREDIENTS:
* 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
* 2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
* 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
* 1 tablespoon fresh or frozen minced chives
* cayenne pepper, to taste
* coarsely ground black pepper
PREPARATION:
Put softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.
Cook garlic cloves in boiling water for 3 minutes; drain then cool for 5 minutes
and put through garlic press. Add minced garlic to cheese. Add parsley, chives, and
cayenne and blend well.
Let stand for 1 hour to allow ingredients to mellow.
Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
Shape into a ball and roll in coarsely ground black pepper.
Serve with assorted crackers.
* Exported from MasterCook *
"Boursin" Cheese
Recipe By : Well Seasoned Cookbook
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheese
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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24 ounces cream cheese -- softened
3 cloves garlic -- crushed
2 tablespoons dry vermouth
2 teaspoons parsley -- minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon tarragon
1/4 teaspoon chives -- minced
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Process all ingredients together in good processor blender.
Pack into crocks
of form into logs and serve with crackers.
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8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 Stick butter
1/2 teaspoon Beau Monde seasoning
1 Clove Garlic -- minced
1/4 teaspoon fine herbs
or
pinch each of thyme, oregano
1 teaspoon dried or fresh parsley
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy;
add remaining ingredients. Chill in a container,
letting it mellow 12 hours. Freezes well
I AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD RECIPE FOR BOURSIN CHEESE I CAN MAKE IN HOUSE. I AM GOING TO BE DOING AN APP. WITH SMOKED SALMON ROLLED UP WITH A MIXTURE OF BOURSIN CHEESE, CREAM CHEESE, DICED RED ONION, CAPERS, S&P, AND A TOUCH OF DILL. IF YOU LIKE SMOKED SALMON IT IS A GREAT IDEA FOR AN APP.
