German cuisine · Salads & Mezze

Liptauer Spread

Spicy spread of quark, cream cheese and butter with sweet paprika, capers and onions.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 250 g low-fat quark
• 100 g cream cheese
• 80 g soft butter
• 2 tbsp sweet paprika powder
• 1 tbsp capers
• 1 small onion
• 1 tsp medium-hot mustard
• 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
• 1/2 bunch chives
• Salt, pepper

Instructions

1. Beat the soft butter in a bowl for 2 min. until creamy, almost white and airy – this gives the spread its structure.
2. Stir in the quark and cream cheese a tablespoon at a time and keep beating until a smooth, spreadable cream forms.
3. Finely dice the onion and roughly chop the capers; briefly crush the caraway seeds in a mortar to release their aroma.
4. Fold in the paprika, mustard, onion, capers and caraway and season to taste with salt and pepper; the spread should be distinctly red and boldly seasoned.
5. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour so the paprika and onion can fully develop their flavor.
6. Stir smooth once more before serving, spread into a bowl, sprinkle with chive rings and a pinch of paprika, and serve with bread or pretzels.