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Liptauer Recipe | Central European Paprika Cheese Spread

Central European Paprika Cheese Spread

Liptauer is a Central European cheese spread made with fresh cheese, butter, paprika, capers, mustard, onion, and caraway. It is creamy, tangy, salty, and aromatic, with a distinctive paprika color. Serve it with rye bread, crackers, pretzels, radishes, cucumbers, boiled eggs, or cold meats.

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Liptauer Recipe

Central European Paprika Cheese Spread

Liptauer is a Central European cheese spread made with fresh cheese, butter, paprika, capers, mustard, onion, and caraway. It is creamy, tangy, salty, and aromatic, with a distinctive paprika color. Serve it with rye bread, crackers, pretzels, radishes, cucumbers, boiled eggs, or cold meats.

TypeDips
Prep15 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Rest30 minutes
Total45 minutes
YieldAbout 320 g
Servings8
Serving40 g
DifficultyEasy
CuisineAustrian, Hungarian, Slovak

Ingredients

Batch

Instructions

Serving Ideas

  • Serve with rye bread, pretzels, crackers, or crisp vegetables.
  • Pair with boiled eggs, radishes, pickles, and cold meats.
  • Use as a spread for sandwiches.

Chef Tips

  • Mince onion very finely so it blends into the cheese.
  • Use both sweet and hot paprika for balance.
  • Let the spread rest so the spices bloom.

Storage

Store refrigerated for up to 4 days. Stir before serving.

Allergen Notes

Contains dairy and mustard. Naturally egg-free, nut-free, and gluten-free if served with gluten-free sides.

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