Liptauer (Austrian/Slovakian Cheese Spread)
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Liptauer (Austrian/Slovakian Cheese Spread)
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Liptauer is a delicious paprika-infused cheese spread which is perfect for entertaining. It’s easy to make and popular throughout Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 ounces (55 grams / 4 tablespoons) unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 clove garlic minced or crushed
- 1 tablespoon minced white or brown onion
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika (substitute hot paprika if you prefer a spicy spread)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons chopped capers
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds whole or ground with a spice grinder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
To Garnish (any combination of the following):
- finely diced red bell pepper
- Finely diced cornichons or pickles
- Sliced scallions or chives
- capers
- paprika
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Instructions
- Add the soft cream cheese and butter to the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or to a mixing bowl using a handheld mixer. Beat together until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and beat until well combined.
- Transfer to a bowl and garnish if desired. Serve at room temperature with rye or pumpernickel breads, crackers, warm pretzels, or veggies for dipping/spreading. It’s especially great paired with red or white wine!
- Liptauer tastes even better after resting for at least 2 to 3 hours in the fridge to allow the flavors to develop. Return to room temperature before serving to allow it to soften back up. Liptauer will last about 1 week in the refrigerator.
Notes
- In Slovakia, this spread is traditionally made with bryndza, a soft, sheep’s milk cheese, but many recipes use quark, cottage cheese, cream cheese, or even goat cheese as a stand-in. I use cream cheese in this recipe because it's easy to find and very versatile. If you use a different type of cheese from this list, the texture and thickness of the cheese spread may vary.
- Instead of simply serving Liptauer in a bowl, you can unmold it onto a cheeseboard or plate. Line a small bowl with plastic wrap and fill it with the Liptauer, smoothing out the surface. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 3 hour to overnight. Then flip the cheese onto your board or plate and peel off the plastic wrap.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
154kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
193mg
(8%)
Potassium
54mg
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 193mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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