Liptoi Cheese Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with Liptoi Cheese Spread, a creamy and flavorful European classic that’s sure to impress at your next gathering. Made from velvety quark cheese or well-drained cottage cheese blended with softened butter, this savory spread is infused with fragrant Hungarian paprika, caraway seeds, and finely minced onion for a bold yet balanced flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile spread pairs perfectly with crusty bread, crackers, or crisp fresh vegetables. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and let the rich, tangy taste transport you straight to Central Europe. Perfect for parties, snacking, or a simple family treat, this Liptoi spread is as easy to make as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Quark cheese or well-drained cottage cheese
- 50 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons Sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds, ground
- 1 small Yellow onion, finely minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the quark cheese (or well-drained cottage cheese) and softened unsalted butter.
Using a fork or hand mixer, blend the cheese and butter together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the sweet Hungarian paprika, ground caraway seeds, finely minced onion, kosher salt, and ground black pepper to the bowl.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until the spices and onion are evenly incorporated into the cheese mixture.
Taste the spread and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper, if needed.
Transfer the cheese spread to a serving dish and, if desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
702 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.2 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.5 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 152 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 435 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 649 mg | 14% | |
*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.
