Boursin Cheese (Homemade)

Description: Boursin-style cheese can easily be made at home. Not just more economical, but fresher and tastier. Rub all the dried herbs used between your fingers before adding.

Ingredients:

• 2 garlic cloves
• 8 ounces butter, at room temperature
• 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (the real stuff, and freshly-grated)
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon chives
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

1. Have cheeses and butter at room temperature.
2. Crush garlic.
3. Mix cheeses, butter and garlic.
4. Add remaining ingredients, mix well.
5. Pack into a container just large enough to hold the boursin and store in refrigerator.
6. To serve, bring to room temperature.
7. Serve with crackers.