Recipe#8467

Title: Ellen's Basil Boursin

  Recipe developed by Ellen Ogden.  In "The Cook's Garden" catalog,
  Spring/Summer 1994, Vol. XI, No. 1.  Pg. 59.

   3                    Garlic cloves -- peeled
     1/2   c            Fresh sweet basil leaves
     1/4   c            Chives
     1/4   c            Fresh parsley
     1/4   c            Black olives -- pitted
   8       oz           Cream cheese
                        Fresh basil sprig (garnish)
  In a food processor, chop the garlic and herbs.  Add the cream cheese;
  blend until smooth.  Coarsely chop the olives and add.  Transfer the
  mixture to a small bowl.  Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil.  Chill.
  
  Ogden writes: "Boursin is a classic French herb spread.  Mine is a
  simplified version, good served with crackers or spread on pieces of
  French bread, topped with thin slices of roast beef."