Liptauer Cheese Spread Recipe
Boldly flavored, creamy, cheesy, smoky Liptauer Cheese is a unique crowd pleaser. Plus it's easy to prepare ahead with readily available ingredients. Serve with crackers, pretzel chips and/or celery sticks.
Servings: 5 3/4 cups; can easily be doubled
Calories: 251kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 ounces goat cheese softened
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons capers
- 1 tablespoon beer
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated onion
- 1 large anchovy coarsely chopped (or 3/4 teaspoon anchovy paste)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet paprika preferably Hungarian
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
- Kosher salt to taste
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
- Raincoast Crisps pretzel chips, multigrain crackers, celery sticks – for serving
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese, goat cheese, butter and sour cream in the bowl of a food processor. Process just until combined.
- Add the capers, beer, onion, anchovy, paprika and dry mustard and process until combined. Stir in caraway seeds. Season to taste with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
- Pack in to a crock, mold, or serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or longer), allowing the flavors to blend. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Notes
Make ahead: spread can be prepared up to 3 days ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1917IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg