Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers (Boursin)
These colorful vegetarian stuffed peppers deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort. Combining the creamy richness of Boursin cheese with the sweet crunch of mini peppers creates a simple yet sophisticated party snack that will have your guests reaching for more.
Equipment
- Piping Bag with Star Tip
- Serving Platter
Ingredients
- 12 mini sweet peppers red, orange, and yellow for visual appeal
- 1 package Boursin cheese Garlic & Herb flavor, 5.2 oz, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch sea salt
Optional Garnishes
- microgreens
- crushed pink peppercorns
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Cut each mini pepper in half lengthwise, keeping the stems intact for presentation. Remove the seeds and membranes using a small spoon or knife. If needed, trim a tiny slice from the bottom of each half to create a flat surface so they stand upright.
- In a medium bowl, combine the room-temperature Boursin cheese and cream cheese, blending until smooth and uniform.
- Gently fold in the chopped chives, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt until well incorporated.
- Transfer the cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip, or use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the filling into each pepper half, creating decorative swirls.
- Sprinkle the stuffed peppers with additional chives and your choice of garnish.
- For maximum flavor development, cover the peppers loosely and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Arrange on a serving platter with fresh herbs scattered between peppers for an impressive display.
Notes
- For ultra-smooth filling, let your cheeses come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before mixing.
- Choose peppers of similar size for a more polished presentation.
- These can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Not suitable for freezing as the texture will change upon thawing.
- Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Choose peppers of similar size for a more polished presentation.
- These can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Not suitable for freezing as the texture will change upon thawing.
- Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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