Cheese story
What is Boursin?
A flavoured soft cheese style popular for spreading and cooking.
Origin
Normandy-inspired / France, France
Milk
cow
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
France
Region
Normandy-inspired / France
Milk type
cow
Texture
fresh flavoured soft cheese
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: garlic-herb, creamy, tangy
Origin, protection and character
Boursin comes from France, especially Normandy-inspired / France. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
Trademarked style
Typical ageing
fresh
How to serve Boursin
spreads, canapés, sauces
Good food matches
crackers
vegetables
white wine
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
