This homemade whipped cheese spread is our riff on the classic French Boursin, bringing back the retro charm with elevated ingredients. Featuring tangy chèvre and creamy cheese whipped with Herbes de Romance, garlic, and a splash of lemon, this versatile appetizer pairs beautifully with crackers, crudités, or sandwiches. It’s an easy make-ahead recipe perfect for entertaining, picnic platters, or weeknight snacking. If you’re a fan of herbed cheese spreads, this revival is a must-try!
Remember Boursin cheese? It was very popular back in the 1970s – 80s and because it came from France it seemed very sophisticated. We think it’s due for a revival and suggest that you make your own with our Herbes de Romance. Serve it with rustic crackers, crudités, or slathered on a vegetable sandwich.
Bring the cheeses to room temperature (or soften them in the microwave with a quick 15-second spin at half power).
Put the oil into a small saucepan, add the grated garlic, add the Herbes de Romance, crushing it with your fingers as you do. Warm the oil mix gently over medium low heat, just for a minute or two, until it feels warm to the touch (this mellows the garlic’s bite and helps to release the herbs’ flavors).
Put the cheeses and oil mix into a medium bowl. Add the salt, black pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice, then whip the mixture until it is fully combined and fluffy. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more lemon, salt, or pepper, if needed.
Transfer the cheese to a container with a tight-fitting lid and stow it in the fridge to chill for at least two hours before serving. Tightly covered, the spread will keep for a week in the fridge.
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