Liptauer

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix Topfen, softened butter, sour cream, salt, caraway seeds, tarragon mustard, and paprika on low speed.
  2. 2Chop the shallot, small pickles (cornichons), and capers very small.
  3. 3Add the chopped shallot, pickles, and capers to the mix.
  4. 4Sprinkle with chives.

Ingredients

  • 350 g Topfen (or homemade substitute, or farmers cheese)
  • 150 g softened butter
  • 70 g sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 shallot
  • 3 small pickles (cornichons)
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • chives

Tips

  • Recipes can vary, with some using anchovy paste or other dairy varieties.
  • Originally, the base is Brimsen, a Topfen from sheep's milk.