Boursin Dip (Easy No-Bake Appetizer)
Published Dec 28, 2025
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This Boursin dip comes together in minutes and disappears just as fast once it hits the table! Soft whipped garlic and herb cheese is spread into a shallow dish, then finished with fig jam, crispy bacon, and toasted walnuts for a sweet-and-savory bite that feels special without any extra effort. Aside from toasting the nuts, there’s no oven time involved, which makes this an easy win when you need a quick appetizer that still feels thoughtful.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This is the kind of appetizer that works for just about any gathering. It fits right in at holiday parties, game day spreads, and casual get-togethers, and it’s just as welcome on a simple cheese board as it is on a fully planned appetizer table. Because the base can be made ahead, it takes the pressure off when you’re hosting and lets you focus on enjoying your guests.
I love serving this alongside my Charcuterie Party Cups because it gives everyone something they can scoop and spread while mingling. And if sweet-and-savory dips are your thing, recipes like my Cranberry Jalapeño Dip bring that same contrast of flavors that keeps people circling back for another bite.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Boursin cheese: This garlic and herb cheese brings built-in flavor, which makes it an easy base for a creamy cheese dip without needing extra seasoning.
- Heavy cream: A small amount loosens the Boursin just enough so the dip stays soft and scoopable instead of stiff. Half-and-half or whole milk work well if you need a simple substitute for the heavy cream.
- Fig jam or preserves: Adds sweetness that balances the savory elements and gives the dip a beautiful finish.
- Cooked bacon: Brings salty crunch and depth, making this dip feel hearty and satisfying.
- Chopped walnuts: Toasted walnuts add texture and a subtle nuttiness that pairs well with the herbed cheese. You can swap in chopped pecans if that’s what you have on hand or just what you prefer – they’re slightly sweeter and just as delicious once toasted.
- Fresh thyme: A light, fresh garnish that brightens everything up.
- Toasted crostini: Perfect for serving, along with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables.
How to Make Boursin Dip
Step 1: Add the Boursin cheese and heavy cream to a food processor. Pulse in short bursts until the mixture is soft and spreadable. Stop pulsing as soon as the mixture looks whipped and spreadable, if you keep going, it can turn too loose.
Step 2: Add the chopped walnuts to a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 3: Spread the softened Boursin mixture into a shallow serving dish. Spoon the fig jam evenly over the top.
Step 4: Sprinkle with cooked bacon and toasted walnuts. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve immediately.
Mac’s Pro Tip
Serving Suggestions
- This dip works beautifully as a party dip because it’s easy to serve, easy to scoop, and fits naturally into any appetizer spread without slowing you down – especially when people are grazing. It pairs well with crostini, crackers, toasted bread, and crisp veggies.
- I also like serving it alongside warm appetizers like Crockpot Jalapeño Popper Dip for contrast, or next to something bold like High Protein Crack Dip when I want a spread that covers all the cravings.
Make Ahead & Storage Tips
This is a true make-ahead dip, which makes hosting so much easier! You can prepare the whipped Boursin base up to a day in advance and store it covered in the fridge. Add the fig jam, bacon, and walnuts right before serving for the best texture.
If the dip has already been fully assembled, leftovers can still be stored covered in the refrigerator and enjoyed within 2-3 days, though the bacon may soften slightly over time.
Boursin Dip Recipe FAQs
Adding a small amount of heavy cream and pulsing briefly in a food processor helps loosen the cheese without making it runny.
Yes. Let the cheese soften slightly at room temperature, then mash it with a fork or hand mixer while slowly stirring in the cream until smooth.
Both work! It’s easiest to scoop when slightly softened, but still cool. If it’s been chilled, letting it sit out for 10-15 minutes helps the texture.
You can prepare the whipped Boursin base in advance, but it’s best to add the jam, bacon, and nuts just before serving so everything stays crisp and fresh.
This boursin dip is proof that a quick appetizer can still feel special. If you give it a try, I’d love to hear how you served it or what you paired it with!
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Boursin Dip (Easy No-Bake Appetizer)
Ingredients
- 2 blocks Boursin cheese
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
- ⅓ cup fig jam or preserves
- 4-5 slices cooked bacon chopped
- 2–3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- Fresh thyme for garnish
- Toasted crostini for serving
Instructions
- Soften the Boursin in a food processor: Add the Boursin blocks and heavy cream to a food processor. Pulse in short bursts until the mixture becomes soft and spreadable. Avoid over-processing. You don’t want it to look like liquid, just whipped enough to spread.
- Toast the walnuts: Add the chopped walnuts to a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until they become fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Assemble the dip: Spread the softened Boursin mixture into a shallow serving dish. Spoon fig jam over the top. Sprinkle with chopped bacon and the toasted walnuts. Finish & serve: Garnish with fresh thyme and serve with crackers, crostini, or bagel crisp.
Notes
- This is a true make-ahead dip, which makes hosting so much easier! You can prepare the whipped Boursin base up to a day in advance and store it covered in the fridge. Add the fig jam, bacon, and walnuts right before serving for the best texture.
- If the dip has already been fully assembled, leftovers can still be stored covered in the refrigerator and enjoyed within 2-3 days, though the bacon may soften slightly over time.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
