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Liptauer Spread — traditional dish from Slovenia, Austria
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Nutritional Values

🔥240kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾5gCarbs
🥑22gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Liptauer Spread

How to order / say it
Say it Liptauer — [LEEP-tow-er]
Order I'd like the Liptauer, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne den Liptauer, bitte.
Say locally

A tangy cheese spread made with paprika and assorted spices.

Why try it?

Liptauer is a reflection of the Austrian penchant for complex flavors and communal dining, often enjoyed with a hearty slice of bread.

How it tastes

Creamy, slightly tangy with a distinctive paprika heat, blended with earthy spices, often served on bread or with raw vegetables.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originally from Slovenia, Liptauer became a popular spread in Austria during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, adapting to local tastes with its robust flavors.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥛 200 g cream cheese
  • 🧂 2 tsp paprika
  • 🧂 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 🧄 1 small onion
  • 🥣 1 tbsp mustard
  • 🥕 20 g capers

Method

  1. 1 Finely chop the onion and capers.
  2. 2 Blend cream cheese with mustard, paprika, and caraway seeds.
  3. 3 Stir in the onion and capers until well combined.
  4. 4 Chill before serving with bread or vegetables.

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