Liptauer Cheese Spread - Austrian Party Dip- The Foreign Fork (2024)

Liptauer is a delicious cheese spread made by mixing soft cheese with paprika, onions, capers, and chives. It is a unique take on a party dip, and is best served with crackers, rye bread, or vegetables.

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Liptauer is an Austrian Cheese Spread Recipe made by combining a soft cheese (usually quark, but in our case, cream cheese) with some spices and mix-ins. It reminds me quite a bit of Obatzda from Germany, a similar recipe but with a few key ingredients changed. It is also a common dish in Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Albania, and Romania.

Whether you’re preparing for a party, looking for a way to spice up some sandwiches, or just wanting a good snack, you’re going to love this Liptauer recipe.

Why Make this Recipe

1. “Visit” Austria: If you want to taste some of the flavors of Austria, making this Liptauer Cheese at home is a great way to do so. It’s also a great way to try the flavors of many countries, as it’s a popular recipe across Europe!
2. 10 Minutes: You shouldn’t need more than 10 minutes from start to finish to throw this recipe together.
3. Customizable: There are so many ways you can customize this recipe! Keep reading the article for suggestions.

What Do I Need to Make this Recipe?

Ingredients

Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.

1. Cheese: Quark cheese is the common choice in Austria. If you can find it, use that. If not, cream cheese is a great and easily-locatable substitute. I can sometimes find quark at Whole Foods. If you use quark cheese, the texture may appear a little thinner.
2. Butter: Unsalted butter.
3. Green Onions: Chop both the green and white parts.
4. Paprika: Some people like a spicy dip and use hot paprika. I use sweet paprika. The higher quality the paprika, the more you’ll be able to taste it in this recipe.

Tools

1. Mixing Bowl
2. Electric Hand Mixer: You can also use a stand mixer or you can mix by hand if necessary.

How to Make this Recipe

Use an electric mixer to beat softened butter and cream cheese together.

Use a rubber spatula to mix in the rest of the ingredients.

Enjoy with pretzels, vegetables, bread, or crackers!

What Else Can I Add to this Recipe?

There are so many ways you can customize your Cheese Spread Recipe! Here are some other ingredients you can add:

• Anchovy Paste/Chopped Anchovies
• Pickles
• Pickled Beets
• Beer
• Parsley
• Cottage Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Worcestershire Sauce

Expert Tips

• The raw onions in this recipe can be kind of strong. If you are sensitive to raw onions, you can omit the white onion. If you like a lot of onions, you can add more!
• Use spicy paprika if you want a spicy dip or sweet paprika if you want a sweeter spread. Both are used in Austria.
• This dip pairs well with white or red wine.
• Add a little dip to the Khachapuri flatbread for a fun twist on the flavor!

Recipe FAQs

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