Pepper Boursin

Name: Pepper Boursin
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese or 8 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened; 4 ounces butter, room temperature; 1 -2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper or 1 -2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional); 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

⏱ 10 mins 🍽 1 cup 🏷 Spreads

This homemade boursin spread replicates the flavour of the shop-bought black pepper variety, blending cream cheese with butter and a mix of dried herbs. The recipe allows you to adjust the amount of cracked black pepper to suit your taste. After a quick mix, it needs several hours in the fridge for the flavours to meld together perfectly. The result is a rich and peppery spread ideal for crackers or bread.

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese or 8 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened
4 ounces butter, room temperature
1 -2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper or 1 -2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Method

Combine all ingredients and mix until you have a smooth consistency.
Place the mixture in the refrigerator to chill for several hours, allowing the flavours to blend.
Before you plan to serve it, let the spread soften at room temperature for the best texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1329300 mg

Recipe details

CategorySpreads

AuthorPalatablePastime