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Red Pepper Cream Cheese Spread – Czech Budapešťská pomazánka

This fresh cheese and chopped red pepper spread, known as "budapešťská pomazánka," was very popular in the Czech Republic in the latter half of the 20th century.

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 240 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Czech

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces farmers’ cheese at room temperature
  • ¾ stick unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 2 ½ ounces red pepper pickles sweet and sour pickled strips
  • ½ onion peeled and finelly chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Take 8 ounces farmers’ cheese and ¾ stick unsalted butter out of the fridge well in advance, allowing them to come to room temperature.
  2. Peel and finely chop ½ onion. Drain 2 ½ ounces red pepper pickles and chop them finely as well.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the farmers' cheese, butter, onion, and red pepper. Add ½ teaspoon salt and mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined. If the spread is too stiff, thin it with 1 Tablespoon milk.
  4. Let the mixture rest in the fridge for at least an hour to allow the flavors to develop. Stir it before serving and adjust the seasoning with more salt and ground pepper to taste.

Notes

  • SERVING:
  • The basic recipe makes about 4 portions.
  • SERVING: Slice a baguette diagonally into ½-inch thick slices. Spread a generous layer of the mixture on each slice. Garnish with a piece of canned red pepper or a sprig of green herb, such as parsley. Arrange the baguette slices on a plate and serve as a snack.
  • If you would like to use this spread as a dip for crackers, thin it carefully with a little more milk.

Nutrition Information

Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 522mg (22%) Potassium 68mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1091IU (22%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240

% Daily Value*

Calories 240kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 522mg 22%
Potassium 68mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1091IU 22%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.