Liptauer Kse Austria
Discover the irresistible flavors of Austrian Liptauer Käse, a creamy, tangy cheese spread that's perfect for your next gathering! This vibrant spread combines the richness of cream cheese and farmer's cheese with the bold flavors of sweet paprika, zesty Dijon mustard, and the subtle spice of caraway seeds. Finely chopped capers, pickles, and onions add texture and a delightful tang, while a garnish of fresh chives brightens the presentation. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, Liptauer Käse is best served chilled, paired with rye bread, pretzels, crackers, or crisp vegetable sticks. It's an easy yet crowd-pleasing appetizer that showcases the savory charm of Austrian cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 100 grams Soft farmer's cheese (or quark, drained if necessary)
- 50 grams Butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon Sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds (ground or whole)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Capers (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Pickles (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Onion (finely minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chives (finely chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, farmer's cheese, and softened butter. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the sweet paprika, caraway seeds, Dijon mustard, chopped capers, diced pickles, and minced onion to the cheese mixture.
Season with salt and black pepper, then mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices and other ingredients.
Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or paprika based on your preference.
Transfer the Liptauer Käse to a serving bowl and smooth the top with a spatula.
Sprinkle the chopped chives over the top as a garnish.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled with slices of rye bread, fresh pretzels, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.0 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.0 g | 355% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 336 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 2794 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 607 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
