Homemade Cheese Spread With Garlic and Herbs
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Here's a DIY version of the flavored, spreadable Gournay cheese originally from France.
Recipe information
Total Time
40 minutes (including chilling)
Yield
Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Combine cream cheese, butter, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add parsley and chives and pulse a few times until well combined. Pack mixture into a small bowl, ramekin, or glass jar. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes. Serve with crackers or toasts.
Do Ahead
Step 2
Cheese can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.
To add a citrus note to the cheese, incorporate 1/8 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest with the herbs. Or add 1/8 teaspoon (or more) freshly ground black pepper for a little spice.
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Reviews (27)
Back to TopI make this all the time. A great staple to have for unexpected guests or a snack. It is also great with cucumbers or celery.
eliz61
Columbus Ohio
5/13/2016
I just made this recipe and it is delicious. It was so easy and I love that it can be made ahead of time. This can be served on cucumber rounds or GF crackers for a gluten free version although baguette slices are a perfect accompaniment.
rsfgolfer
Solana Beach, CA
5/22/2016
I took this to a party last night, and brought most of it home! Maybe the appetizer offerings were more appetizing, or perhaps I needed the added citrus notes or pepper. I thought it was good as did my husband, though.
lisaroll
Boerne, Texas
6/5/2016
This recipe has become a regular in our house. We love it!
1glasgow
6/22/2016
Has anyone tried something similar but NOT with cream cheese? I live in a country where I can´t get a decent cream cheese; what substitutions might there be?
Michelleofried1
Quito, Ecuador
8/3/2016
To Michelle in Ecuador: if you have mild (creamy) plain yogurt available you could strain it to make yogurt cheese, and that could perhaps work....
abk72
Switzerland
9/4/2016
What a great appie!!
Anonymous
Toronto
11/30/2016
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