Liptauer Spread Recipe

Name: Liptauer Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 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.

Servings: persons

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.

1
Blend cottage cheese and butter in processor until smooth.
2
Blend in paprika, caraway and mustard.
3
Transfer to small bowl.
4
Mix in onion and cornichons.
5
Transfer to crock.
6
Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
7
(Can be prepared 2 days ahead.
8
Keep refrigerated.)
9
Place crock of cheese in center of platter.
10
Surround with bread.
11
Serve with radishes and green onions.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Liptauer Spread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Liptauer Spread

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