Description
This Boursin Cheese Dip is an easy and quick appetizer that turns simple ingredients into a warm and creamy favorite for sharing. Garlic and herb cheese melts with cream cheese and mozzarella while juicy tomatoes add a delicious burst of flavor. It is one of the best party food ideas for holiday gatherings and potluck celebrations or casual brunch spreads. Serve it with toasted baguette slices for a cozy treat that feels satisfying alongside healthy fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 packages (5.2 oz each) Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese
- 4 oz Cream cheese
- 1/3 cup Sour cream
- 1/2 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 small baguette French baguette
Instructions
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry before cutting each tomato in half. Keep the pieces naturally irregular so some halves are slightly larger than others.
Slice the baguette diagonally into approximately 1/2-inch thick pieces and arrange them loosely. Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley while keeping the parsley separate for the final garnish.
- Place both packages of Boursin cheese into a medium mixing bowl and add the softened cream cheese. Add the sour cream and minced garlic before folding everything together until the ingredients form a thick and creamy mixture.
Continue mixing until the larger pieces of cheese are broken down while leaving a few small soft lumps for natural texture. The mixture should look rich and spreadable rather than completely smooth or runny.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small ceramic baking dish. Transfer the creamy Boursin mixture into the dish and spread it into an uneven layer with gentle ridges and slightly thicker areas near the edges.
Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes across the cheese with some cut sides facing upward and others resting sideways. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and scatter the shredded mozzarella around and between them without completely covering the colorful tomato pieces.
- Place the assembled baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is hot and bubbling around the edges. The mozzarella should melt into irregular creamy patches while the tomatoes soften and begin releasing their juices.
Continue baking just until a few golden spots appear on the cheese and the tomato skins look slightly wrinkled. Remove the dish and allow the dip to rest for about 5 minutes so the bubbling slows and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Scatter the chopped parsley over the baked cheese dip and gently fold a small portion to bring some roasted tomatoes and melted cheese together. Transfer one generous serving onto a white plate while keeping the remaining dip in the baking dish for sharing.
Arrange a few toasted baguette slices beside the warm portion and let a little creamy cheese naturally settle against the bread. The final serving should show melted cheese with soft tomatoes and flecks of fresh parsley for a rustic and inviting presentation.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature before mixing because cold cream cheese can leave large lumps in the finished dip.
- Use the original Garlic and Fine Herbs Boursin variety for the classic flavor and avoid adding too much extra garlic at once.
- Leave several cherry tomato halves exposed on the surface so their skins blister naturally and their juices mingle with the cheese.
- Allow the baked dip to rest for about five minutes before serving because the cheese thickens slightly and becomes easier to scoop.
Storage: Refrigeration: Allow the Boursin Cheese Dip to cool slightly before transferring leftovers into an airtight container. Refrigerate within two hours of baking and enjoy within three to four days for the best flavor and texture.
Reheating: Transfer a portion to an oven-safe dish and warm at 325°F until thoroughly heated. Stir gently once warmed because some natural separation can happen as the cheese melts again.
Microwave option: Place a small portion in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in short intervals while stirring between each interval. This helps prevent the cheese from becoming overheated and excessively oily.
Freezing: Freezing is not recommended because the cream cheese and sour cream can separate after thawing. For the smoothest and most reliable texture prepare the dip fresh or refrigerate the assembled mixture before baking.
Make ahead: Assemble the cheese mixture with the tomatoes and mozzarella in the baking dish before covering and refrigerating for up to 24 hours. Keep the parsley and baguette separate until serving and allow extra baking time if the dish is still chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: French-Inspired American