Its a classic for a reason.

I was immediately hooked, thinking Id stumbled upon some cheese-butter hybrid.

Heres why:

Hurt praised its full garlicky goodness.

A Boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese package on an illustrated green and yellow background

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Its fresh and tangyperfect on so many things.

It kind of slaps you in the face with garlic flavor, which is the main appeal for me.

It’s also a really versatile flavor that goes with practically anything savory.

Granger and Casella both had a nostalgic connection to this flavor.

Boursin was always a treat when shopping with my mom and sister.

Splurging on a box of Boursin became a tradition that followed me into college and adulthood, they shared.

Varela noted that despite the strong garlic flavor, its incredibly balanced.

I find it so well-balanced, with the garlic not overly intense.

The herbs add a nice depth, while the sweet creaminess of the cheese itself rounds it all out.