Boursin Cheese
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Boursin Cheese
Description
This Boursin Cheese recipe creates a smooth, spreadable cheese by combining softened cream cheese and cottage cheese with fresh garlic processed finely in a food processor. The addition of dried chives and parsley flakes introduces mild herbal flavors, while a pinch of salt and ground red pepper brings subtle seasoning and a touch of heat. The process involves blending until smooth, ensuring the garlic and herbs are well incorporated.
The texture is soft and creamy, making it easy to spread. The garlic imparts a pungent, savory note that balances with the fresh herbs. Because cottage cheese is used alongside cream cheese, the spread has a slight tang and a lighter body than cream cheese alone.
Boursin Cheese is typically served chilled and can accompany crackers, fresh vegetables, or bread. It adds a flavorful, creamy element to party platters or casual snacking occasions.
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons garlic chopped
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 teaspoons chives dry
- 2 teaspoons parsley flakes dry
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Instructions
- In food processor bowl add garlic. Process until finely chopped, stopping once to scrape down the sides.
- Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth stopping twice to scrape down sides.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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