Keyword: apple maple Boursin muffins w/ sweet potato

Boursin’s story began in 1957, in a small Normandy village, located in France, when cheese maker François Boursin set up a factory producing soft cheese. At that time, he had no idea his name would become internationally famous.

Boursin Garlic & Herbs was launched in 1963 and quickly became a household name across France. Sixty years later, the original recipe remains unchanged and food lovers in more than 35 countries have spread their passion for Boursin all around the world. Perfect on bread, as appetizers or in a creamy sauce for main or side dishes. Since 2011, Boursin has been made in Canada in St. Hyacinthe, Québec, by Agropur, the Canadian dairy co-operative, for Bel Cheese Canada, the Canadian arm of Bel Group, the France-based multinational. 

There are seven flavors of Boursin Cheese sold in Canada: Garlic & Fine Herbs, Shallot & Chive, Bouquet of Basil & Chive, Cranberry & Pepper, Cracked Black Pepper, Fig & Balsamic, Apple & Maple.

Boursin is sometimes dubbed a Gournay cheese, Gournay being the name of the region in Normandy where Boursin was first made. The cheesemaker used the name when he was first asked to classify the cheese for customs purposes.

Today, I am doing a bit of recipe development with Apple Maple Boursin. The apple flavor and the silkiness of maple syrup perfectly complement Boursin’s incomparable texture along with some sweet potato, dates and dried cranberries. The whole combination creates an exceptional sweet and savory cheese muffin. Brion & I really enjoyed my new muffin creation.

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Apple Maple Boursin Muffins w/ Sweet Potato

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Course

dessert

Cuisine

American

Keyword

apple maple Boursin muffins w/ sweet potato

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

Batter

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp EACH allspice & ginger
• 40 gm dried cranberries
• 100 gm dates, pitted & chopped
• 1 small apple, peeled & grated
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup light olive oil
• 1 cup orange sweet potato, cooked & mashed
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 75 gm Boursin Apple & Maple cheese, crumbled

Topping

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 75 gm Boursin Apple & Maple cheese, crumbled

Course dessert Cuisine American Keyword apple maple Boursin muffins w/ sweet potato Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients Batter 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp EACH allspice & ginger 40 gm dried cranberries 100 gm dates, pitted & chopped 1 small apple, peeled & grated 1 tsp orange zest 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1 egg 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup light olive oil 1 cup orange sweet potato, cooked & mashed 1/4 cup sour cream 75 gm Boursin Apple & Maple cheese, crumbled Topping 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 75 gm Boursin Apple & Maple cheese, crumbled

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Instructions

Topping

1. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spread out on a large plate & place in freezer until; ready to use.

Muffin Batter

1. Cook, peel & mash sweet potato. Chop dates. Slice, core & grate apple. Grate orange (zest). Chop pecans. Crumble Boursin.
2. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line muffin tin with baking cups.
3. In a large bowl, combine first 12 ingredients using a fork. Make a well in center.
4. Beat egg until frothy. Whisk in sugar, oil, sweet potato & sour cream. Crumble in 75 gm of the Boursin cheese.
5. Pour into well & stir only to moisten. Divide between the 12 muffin cups. Remove topping from freezer & place some on top of each muffin.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes then remove from pan. BEST SERVED WARM!