Boursin-Copycat Cashew Cheese (2024)

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Boursin-Copycat Cashew Cheese uses raw cashews with plenty of garlic and herb to magically transform this vegan cashew cheese recipe into a creamy spread completely reminiscent of actual Boursin cheese. Serve this at your next party and see if they notice that there is no dairy!

This garlic and herb cashew cheese recipe is everything to me. It is healthy and dairy-free. Cruelty-free. And it makes me happy happy in the I-was-raised-in-New-England-on-cheese-and-crackers-sort-of-way. All the comfort, but without the dairy.

Foods I obsess about… Boursin cheese. Stuffed bites like jalapenos and mushrooms and tartlets. Creamy pasta (yummmm). Popovers. And Pizza.

I gave this some thought, and that is my list. My favorite foods. All of which are or can be easily vegetarian-ized. But VEGANizing is a whole other ballgame.

Hold up.✋

Disclaimer: I am not vegan, I am vegan-ish. I eat eggs and honey. But for a couple months now, I have had no meat and no dairy and I am loving it. After being a fluctuating vegetarian for years, I finally took the plunge. …Like all of you, I am on a journey, learning and evolving as I go. My outlook on life and my place in the world – nature, politics, everything – has changed dramatically in the past couple years. At age 44, this is my mid-life crisis and I am embracing it. Life is a lovely process, isn’t it?

Okay, not even sure why I went there, so let’s regroup..

So, I have created a self-challenge. Create vegan versions of my favorite things. I am a scientist. This can happen.

…are you still with me?

They don’t have to taste the same, but they do have to make me happy in the same way these life-long-food-loves of mine do. My relevant happiness receptors need to be bound, you know?

Okay, so on with it, and here we are. With a vegan cashew cheese spread made from cashews. Clearly. Inspired by the classic, Boursin, Gournay garlic and herb cheese.

I recently shared my Cashew Avocado Cream when I topped twice-baked potatoes with it, and I am full-in committed to seeing where else cashews can take me. A garlicky pasta sauce perhaps? Maybe a white sauce for pizza? A sour cream substitute? We will see. But here, in my desire to create a Boursin-esque cracker spread, cashews were the answer.

All we are doing here is soaking some raw cashews in water for a bit, then blending them up with some lemon, herbs, and garlic. That is ALL THIS IS. C’mon think about it! How simple is this? All natural, no dairy, and DELICIOUS. Buttery, garlicky, creamy ….that’s why I say this recipe is everything. It is just SO GOOD.

So that’s it folks. I’m really proud of this cashew cheese, this is a really special recipe. We can have our cashew cheese and crackers!❤

Say it with me …Vegan once a week. Vegetarian twice a week. …It’s a start.

This Boursin cashew cheese recipe was adapted from my Mock Boursincheese recipe.

Boursin-Copycat Cashew Cheese. Raw cashews, with plenty of garlic and herb, are magically transformed in this vegan recipe that is so reminiscent of actual Boursin cheese.

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Boursin, cashew cheese, dairy-free, paleo, vegan, vegetarian

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Authur: Erica

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 214kcal

Ingredients

3 Tbs vegan butter
8 oz raw cashews soaked in water overnight and drained
1 large clove garlic
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
zest of half a lemon
1 Tbs fresh basil leaves chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
½ tsp kosher salt
¾ tsp dried dill
¼ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried marjoram
¼ tsp pepper
2 tsp fresh snipped chives

Instructions

Place the butter and soaked cashews in a food processor. Add the garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Process until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Transfer the cashew cheese to a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Taste for seasoning.
Line 2 molds (such as small ramekins or glass bowls) with plastic wrap. Divide the cheese between the two, then fold over the plastice wrap to cover the top. Put in the fridge 2 hrs to chill, firm up, and for flavors to combine. Serve with crackers.

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Pasteurized Cultured Milk and Cream, Salt, Dried Shallots, Chives, Green Onions, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative). Contains: Milk.

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Derived from a traditional party dish, fromage frais, Boursin Cheese combines savory herbs and rich flavors with creamy, yet crumbly Gourmet Cheese.

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One of the easiest substitutes for Boursin cheese is a mixture of cream cheese and herbs. Simply blend softened cream cheese with your choice of herbs and seasonings such as garlic, chives, and parsley. This combination creates a creamy, spreadable cheese that can be used in the same way as Boursin.

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Boursin Garlic & Herb or Shallot & Chive Gournay Spread | ALDI US.

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Boursin [buʁsɛ̃] is a soft creamy cheese available in a variety of flavours, with a flavour and texture somewhat similar to cream cheese.

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Alouette, a brand of soft cheese similar to Boursin, may be substituted; use the garlic-and-herb flavor.

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Boursin is the brand name of a soft, creamy-style French cheese (called Gournay) that is flavored with various things. The variety many of us are familiar with is garlic & fine herbs, which costs around $7 for two ounces in my area. And it is delicious — truly.

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Finally, in 1963, François was satisfied with his authentic Gournay cheese and garlic creation, and he introduced it to the world. Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese was served at celebrations and gatherings throughout France, and it quickly became a household name.

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The Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese is made of authentic Gournay cheese, a pasteurized cow's milk cheese which packs a flavor and texture very similar to cream cheese.

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Boursin is a creamy, spreadable brand of Gournay cheese invented by Francois Boursin in 1957. When it was first developed in Normandy, Boursin named it after his small hometown of Gournay and limited the production to Croisy-sur-Eure in France.

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Alouette, a brand of soft cheese similar to Boursin, may be substituted; use the garlic-and-herb flavor.

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