Like a Boursin with garlic and herbs
It is quite easy to make your own garlic and herb cream cheese, rather like the well-know Boursin. It's fresh, much better, of course, and delicious, especially with a piece of toast.
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Last modified on: June 12th 2011
For 300 g, you will need:
1 bunch 
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Start to finish |
|---|---|
| 35 min. | 35 min. |
At what time?
- When will I finish if I start the recipe at a certain time?
When should I start for the recipe to be ready at a certain time?
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Stage 2
In any case, you need to obtain a sort of paste.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Wash 1 bunch chives and chop finely.
Stage 5 - 5 min.
Do the same with 1 bunch parsley.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Tip all this into the cheese, salt lightly (how much will depend on the saltiness of the cheese you are using), pepper generously and mix well.
Check seasoning.
Check seasoning.
Stage 7 - 5 min.
Pack the mixture into ramekins, then cover with plastic film to protect from the air, and keep in the fridge.
Stage 8
Serve with good bread, toasted (how I like it best) or not.
Remarks
You can change the herbs to any you like, according to taste. Why not try coriander and chervil, for example, which is delicious.
For a stronger flavour, replace half the cream cheese with feta.
For a stronger flavour, replace half the cream cheese with feta.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For 300 g : 5.28 €
And to drink?: An easy-drinking white wine like a Muscadet.
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Cream cheese: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Avocado and smoked salmon terrine , Surf and turf club sandwich, Oriane's tuna rillettes , Avocado with gravlax, Tomato and cream cheese terrine, ... All |
 | Parsley: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Poivrade Artichoke Salad, Warm chicken salad, Stuffed mushrooms au gratin, Beurre d'escargot, Quiche Bretonne, ... All |
 | Shallot: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Scallops with fondue of leeks, Guacamole, Quartet of brassicas with cream , Ramekins of duchess potatoes, French bean salad with vinaigrette , ... All |
 | Garlic clove: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Late Winter Soup with Fresh Spinach, Preserved tomatoes, Ratatouille, Blanquette of veal, Two-olive ciabatta, ... All |
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