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.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the quark cheese (or well-drained cottage cheese) and softened unsalted butter.

Step 2

Using a fork or hand mixer, blend the cheese and butter together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add the sweet Hungarian paprika, ground caraway seeds, finely minced onion, kosher salt, and ground black pepper to the bowl.

Step 4

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until the spices and onion are evenly incorporated into the cheese mixture.

Step 5

Taste the spread and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper, if needed.

Step 6

Transfer the cheese spread to a serving dish and, if desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Step 7

Serve immediately with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

Step 8

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(383.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	702.3

Total Fat 52.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 151.7mg	0%
Sodium 435.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g	0%
Total Sugars 12.4g
Protein 37.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 281.2mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 648.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.3%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 12.5%