Easy Baked Boursin Cheese with Pomegranate Molasses

One of the best Appetizers with Boursin cheese, this Easy Baked Boursin Cheese with Pomegranate Molasses is ready in only 20 minutes!

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Easy Baked Boursin Cheese

One of my favorite appetizers with Boursin cheese, this Easy Baked Boursin Cheese with Pomegranate Molasses is the perfect appetizer for the holiday season, or any occasion you want a warm and delicious baked cheese snack!

This easy appetizer recipe takes creamy Boursin cheese to the next level, with the perfect combination or crunchy seasoned panko and warm gooey Boursin, making it a quick, easy and elegant addition to any savory cheese board for a special occasion!

If you're looking for a tasty and super simple Boursin appetizer for your next party, look no further than this easy Boursin "dip", which goes perfectly with crackers, crusty bread, or crostini!

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make one of the best appetizers with Boursin cheese!

• One 5.2 ounce package of Boursin cheese, any flavor.
• A bit of flour.
• One egg, beaten.
• Panko breadcrumbs. These will be the base of the crunchy exterior, and will take on the flavors of the garlic powder and fresh Rosemary.
• Fresh rosemary. You'll finely chop this to release it's flavor, and stir it into the breadcrumb mixture.
• Garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
• Pomegranate Molasses (or balsamic glaze) for drizzling. This adds a great little touch of sweetness to the finished baked Boursin.
• Crostini or crackers, for serving.

Tools

• A baking sheet and some parchment paper, for easy cleanup.
• A few small bowls, and a fork or whisk.
• A pretty serving tray or cute cutting board to display the baked cheese on.

How to make Baked Boursin Cheese

Here's how to make one of my favorite appetizers with Boursin cheese:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees f. 
2. Mix panko, fresh rosemary, salt, pepper, and garlic powder well. 
3. Dredge the Boursin cheese in flour, then egg (let excess run off), then seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing to coat in breadcrumbs. 
4. Place on parchment lined sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes. 
5. Drizzle warm baked Boursin cheese with pomegranate molasses and garnish with additional fresh rosemary. (see recipe card below for full instructions and ingredients list).

What to serve with the Boursin Cheese Appetizer

• Use your favorite cracker, such as pita chips, or serve with a fun variety of crackers!
• Fresh baguette slices, crusty bread, or crostini. You can let guests serve themselves, or make fun little crispy Boursin crostini bites!
• Fresh chopped veggies, like carrots, celery, or bell pepper.

Substitutions and Additions

This Baked Boursin Cheese is easily adapted to work with what you have on hand, as well as your personal preferences. Here are some great swaps and additions you can use yo make this recipe your own!

• Swap the pomegranate molasses for balsamic glaze! You could also top with a smear of fig jam.
• Use different herbs! Any fine herbs pairs well with this recipe- think parsley, chives, thyme or even basil.
• Swap the pomegranate molasses for balsamic glaze! You could also top with a smear of fig jam.
• Serve it alongside salty prosciutto and olives for a fancy charcuterie version.
• Try hot honey or honey chili jam for a spicy twist!
• Use any package of Boursin cheese, such as garlic & herb or rosemary & black garlic.
• Make mini balls for a great topping to a delicious salad!
• Serve the Baked Boursin with some marinated cherry tomatoes!
• Serve it alongside some aesthetically beautiful smoked salmon and various meats and cheeses to build a beautiful savory cheese board!
• Use some French baguettes to make your own crostini toasts for dipping!
• Add a drizzle of good olive oil over the baked Boursin just before serving. 

Storing

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and reheat to serve.

What is Boursin Cheese?

Boursin is a creamy cheese that's often flavored with fresh herbs and an assortment of other flavors.  You can find Boursin at your local grocery store in a variety of flavor options!

Working with the delicious flavor of Boursin garlic and fine herbs, garlic chive, or black garlic and rosemary makes this easy appetizer that much more flavorful! Using flavored Boursin is an easy way to amp up the flavor of this easy appetizer, or even your mashed potatoes! Boursin makes any side dish delicious, and is even a great mix in to soft scrambled eggs! 

Other fun ways to use Boursin cheese

• Make Browned Butter Boursin Mashed Potatoes!
• Use in place of cream cheese in appetizers like stuffed mini peppers.

More tasty appetizers!

If you love this Easy Baked Boursin Cheese with Pomegranate Molasses, you'll love these delicious simple appetizers, too!

• Cream Cheese and Cheddar Stuffed Mini Peppers
• Spicy Fig Goat Cheese Bites
• Whipped Ricotta Cheese with Lemon and Garlic
• Horserdish Pimento Cheese Dip

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