Liptauer Cheese Spread

Name: Liptauer Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup small-curd cottage cheese; 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 2 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika; 1 tsp caraway seeds; 2 tbsp capers, drained, chopped; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 4 green onions (scallions), finely sliced; to taste salt; to taste black pepper, freshly ground; as needed rye crackers or dark bread

15 minEasyServes 6200 cal/serving

HungarianAppetizerNo-CookVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup small-curd cottage cheese
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
1 tsp caraway seeds
2 tbsp capers, drained, chopped
1 tsp Dijon mustard
4 green onions (scallions), finely sliced
to taste salt
to taste black pepper, freshly ground
as needed rye crackers or dark bread

Instructions

1

In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese and 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter together until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes with a hand mixer or vigorously by hand.
2

Add 1/2 cup small-curd cottage cheese and mix until well incorporated.
3

Stir in 2 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika, 1 tsp caraway seeds, 2 tbsp drained, chopped capers, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and 4 finely sliced green onions (scallions).
4

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
5

Transfer to a serving bowl, smooth the top, and dust with a little extra paprika. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
6

Serve with rye crackers or dark bread or dark bread.

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What is Liptauer Cheese Spread?

A classic Hungarian and Austrian cheese spread made with cottage cheese or cream cheese blended with paprika, caraway seeds, and capers for a tangy, boldly flavored dip. Serve on rye crackers or dark bread as an appetizer. This reference files it under Hungarian appetizer: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of capers in Liptauer Cheese Spread?

The entry for Liptauer Cheese Spread calls for 2 tbsp capers, drained, chopped. In its place: Chopped green olives give the same briny pop.

Can I make Liptauer Cheese Spread dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup small-curd cottage cheese, 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Can I make Liptauer Cheese Spread gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Liptauer Cheese Spread is as needed rye crackers or dark bread. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Can I start Liptauer Cheese Spread the day before?

Yes. Step 5 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 6 when you are ready to finish.

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