Description
A Boursin Appetizer is a quick, elegant starter featuring creamy, herb-filled Boursin cheese served with crackers, vegetables, or bread. Whether served cold or baked until warm and melty, it’s a crowd-pleasing option for effortless entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin cheese (any flavor; Garlic & Fine Herbs is classic)
- Crackers, crostini, or sliced baguette
- Fresh vegetables (e.g., cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, carrot sticks)
- Optional toppings: honey, fig jam, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, or fresh herbs
- Optional garnish: chopped chives, parsley, or olive oil drizzle
Instructions
- Remove Boursin cheese from packaging and place on a serving plate or cheese board.
- Let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes to soften for easy spreading.
- Arrange crackers, crostini, and fresh vegetables around the cheese for dipping or spreading.
- Optional: Top with honey, jam, roasted garlic, or herbs for extra flavor.
- For a warm appetizer, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place cheese in a small oven-safe dish and bake for 10–12 minutes until slightly melted and bubbly. Serve warm with bread.
Notes
Serve at room temperature or warm—both are delicious!Baking enhances creaminess and flavor—great for crostini.Customize with different toppings for variety and flair.Great addition to charcuterie or appetizer boards.Choose gluten-free dippers for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe with dippers
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
