What Is Boursin cheese and How Can I Use It?

Boursin cheese is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 7 recipes to get you started.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (232g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 809Calories from Fat 728

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 80.9g 124%

Saturated Fat 51.0g 255%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 255mg 85%

Sodium 686mg 29%

Total Carbohydrate 6.2g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 0.5

Protein 17.5g

Vitamin A 62% Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 19% • Iron 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Food group

Boursin cheese is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does boursin cheese weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 cup	232 grams
1 tbsp	14 grams
1 tbsp, whipped	10 grams
1 ounce	28 grams
1 cubic inch	16 grams
1 package, small (3 oz)	85 grams

Dairy and Egg Products

Butter 14585 Ghee (clarified butter) 240 Blue cheese 95 Havarti cheese 6 Cheddar cheese 1679 Cheese 557 Cheddar cheese, very old, sharp 334 Cheddar cheese, medium 23 Cheddar cheese, mild 32 Colby cheese 26

In Chinese:	波尔斯因干酪
British (UK) term:	Boursin cheese
en français:	Boursin
en español:	queso boursin

Recipes using boursin cheese

There are 7 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Pudding Cake

Layered pudding cake with a nutty oat crust, cream cheese layer, vanilla and chocolate pudding, and whipped cream topping. A no-bake icebox dessert.

Grilled Lobster with Warm Corn, Chanterelle & Bacon Salad

Grilled lobster basted in basil butter served with a warm chanterelle, corn, and bacon salad with frisee and sherry vinegar. A stunning summer seafood main course.

Chocolate Trifle

Chocolate trifle with Kahlua-soaked brownie crumbles, chocolate pudding, whipped topping, and crushed toffee bars layered in a trifle dish. A make-ahead showstopper.

Chicken Boursin

Chicken breasts rolled around creamy, herby Boursin cheese, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and baked in melted butter. Only 6 ingredients and ready in 45 minutes.

Silky Veal Chops

Pan-braised veal chops smothered in a Boursin, Dijon mustard, and cream sauce with Swiss cheese, then broiled until bubbly and golden. A French-inspired dinner for two.