Best 8 Hungarian Cheese Spread Liptauer Recipes

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Liptauer, also known as Hungarian cheese spread, is a traditional and beloved dish that originated in the mountainous region of Transylvania, which is now part of Romania. This delectable spread combines a symphony of rich flavors, textures and colors, making it a culinary treasure that has been enjoyed for generations. Liptauer is a versatile spread that can be relished as a dip, a sandwich filling or as an elegant appetizer. Let's explore the culinary journey of creating this creamy, flavorful and addictive Hungarian cheese spread.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LIPTAUER CHEESE - A HUNGARIAN CHEESE SPREAD



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Liptauer is a Hungarian inspired cheese spread.

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories     Appetizer

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup red onion chopped very fine
2 tablespoons butter (softened)
2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika
2 teaspoons chopped capers
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 anchovy fillets, rinsed (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt (if you omit the anchovy fillets)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl cream together cream cheese, butter, paprika, and anchovy fillet. Stir until the mixture is uniform. Add chopped capers, caraway seeds, and salt. This is better if you refrigerate for 4 hours or more before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 104 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

LIPTAUER CHEESE



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The journalist Joseph Wechsberg introduced many Americans to the pleasures of Austro-Hungarian food, including this liptauer spread. The recipe is adapted from "The Cooking of Vienna's Empire," Mr. Wechsberg's 1968 entry in the Time-Life Foods of the World series. Cottage cheese and butter are the base for paprika, caraway seeds and briny capers. This dip is a fine accompaniment for crudités or hearty slices of rye on a brisk autumn afternoon.

Provided by Sara Dickerman

Categories     appetizer, side dish

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup cottage cheese
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon chopped capers
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1 baguette, thinly sliced and toasted

Steps:

  • With the back of a spoon, press the cottage cheese through a fine sieve into a mixing bowl.
  • In a mixer fitted with a paddle, cream the butter on medium speed. Beat in the cottage cheese, paprika, a generous grinding of black pepper, the salt, caraway seeds, mustard, capers, onion and sour cream until it forms a smooth paste.
  • Spoon it into a 1 1/2 -cup bowl lined with plastic wrap. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until set. Unmold onto a platter and sprinkle with chives. Serve with baguette slices or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 213, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 275 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HUNGARIAN CHEESE SPREAD (LIPTAUER)



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I remember having something very similar to this as an appetizer at a party. When I asked for the recipe I was told that it was a family recipe from Hungaria and she just dumps it all in. I then decided to research it and this is what I have come up with. It is combination of several different recipes that I came across until I came up with the taste I remembered.

Provided by Huskergirl

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 12 Tblsp, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
3 tablespoons capers
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons paprika

Steps:

  • Cream together all ingredients.
  • Place into a bowl or pretty mold covered with plastic wrap. Cover top of cheese with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours overnight is best.
  • Unmold on to a serving plate and surround with rye bread squares, fresh veggies, or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.7, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 190.7, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.8

LIPTAUER CHEESE SPREAD - HUNGARIAN KOROZOTT JUHTURO



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Liptauer cheese is a Hungarian fresh cheese from which Liptauer cheese spread is made and is typically eaten as an appetizer.

Provided by Barbara Rolek

Categories     Appetizer     Snack     Condiment

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound Liptauer (or brindza or dry curd or farmer's cheese at room temperature)
4 ounces/1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds (pounded)
1 small onion (grated)
1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste

Steps:

  • Sieve cheese into a medium bowl. Beat in butter. Add remaining ingredients, combining thoroughly. Adjust seasonings. Refrigerate at least 2 hours for flavors to marry. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.
  • Variations: Capers and chives may be added and sieved cottage cheese or cream cheese can be used in place of Liptauer, brindza or farmers cheese. If you want to turn this into a veggie dip, add 1/3 cup sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 34 mg, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 1 cup (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 5 g

LIPTAUER CHEESE SPREAD



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces fromage blanc
1 shallot, grated
1 tablespoon drained capers
6 canned flat anchovies, drained
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 clove garlic
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon mild Hungarian paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
Pickled onions, cornichons, pickled peppers and black bread for serving

Steps:

  • Drain fromage blanc, and place in a bowl. Beat with a fork until smooth. Beat in shallot.
  • Using a mortar and pestle or a miniprocessor, mash capers, anchovies, caraway seeds and garlic to a paste. Add butter, a tablespoon at a time. Blend into cheese. Add paprika, and stir until smooth. Mix in pepper to taste.
  • Place a large sheet of plastic wrap over a 2-cup bowl. Spoon mixture onto plastic, which will sink, lining the bowl, as you fill it. Smooth top of cheese, and cover with overhanging plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
  • To serve, uncover cheese, unmold onto a plate, and peel off plastic. Shower with chives. Serve with onions, cornichons, peppers and black bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 130, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 164 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LIPTAUER CHEESE



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Categories     Fish     No-Cook     Cream Cheese     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon sweet paprika (preferably Hungarian)
1 teaspoon drained bottled capers
2 flat anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry, and minced
1 shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
crackers or toast points as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • In a bowl cream together the cream cheese and the butter, add the paprika, the capers, the anchovies, the shallot, the caraway seeds, and salt and pepper to taste, and combine the mixture well. Pack the cheese into a crock and chill it, covered, for 1 day to let the flavors develop. Serve the cheese with the crackers.

HUNGARIAN CHEESE SPREAD



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Cheese spread that is great for parties as a cracker spread or as a veggie dip! Cook time is actually time to refrigerate!!!

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Spreads

Time P1DT15m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup large-curd cottage cheese or 1 cup Liptauer cheese
1 cup butter or 1 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons anchovy paste
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
4 tablespoons grated onions
1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
2 teaspoons caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Combine large-curd cottage cheese OR lipto cheese and butter OR cream cheese in food processor.
  • Add anchovy paste, mustard, onion, caraway seeds and paprika.
  • Process, turning machine off twice during processing to scrape down sides, for 1 minute until smooth.
  • Transfer sread to a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow flavor to develop.
  • Serve as a spread for crackers or as a dip for raw veggies such as carrots, celery and zucchini sticks!
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 805.9, Fat 80.3, SaturatedFat 49.5, Cholesterol 224.1, Sodium 1700.1, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 18.1

LIPTAUER SPREAD



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Categories     Cheese     Herb     Appetizer     Fall     Cottage Cheese     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons paprika (preferably sweet Hungarian)
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds, crushed in mortar with pestle
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
3 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons chopped cornichons*
Cocktail pumpernickel bread
Radishes with leaves attached
Green onions, trimmed
*Cornichons are tiny, brine-packed French pickles available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Blend cottage cheese and butter in processor until smooth. Blend in paprika, caraway and mustard. Transfer to small bowl. Mix in onion and cornichons. Transfer to crock. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Place crock of cheese in center of platter. Surround with bread. Serve with radishes and green onions.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cheese: Liptauer is traditionally made with cottage cheese, but you can also use cream cheese, Neufchatel cheese, or a combination of these cheeses. For a tangier flavor, use a sharp cheddar cheese or Gruyère cheese.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the flavor of your Liptauer. Use fresh herbs, spices, and vegetables, and avoid using processed or artificial ingredients.
  • Adjust the seasonings to your taste: Liptauer can be made as mild or as spicy as you like. Add more or less paprika, cayenne pepper, or other spices to adjust the heat level.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Before serving, garnish your Liptauer with fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, or dill. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
  • Serve with your favorite accompaniments: Liptauer can be served with a variety of accompaniments, such as crackers, bread, vegetables, or fruit. It can also be used as a sandwich spread or a dip for chips.

Conclusion:

Liptauer is a delicious and versatile spread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a snack. With its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and smoky paprika, Liptauer is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting appetizer or snack, give Liptauer a try. You won't be disappointed!

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