Instructions:
- Mix base: In a bowl, combine cheese, sour cream, and butter until smooth and spreadable.
- Season: Stir in onion, paprika, caraway seeds, mustard (if using), salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.
- Rest: Chill for at least 30 minutes (flavors deepen as it rests).
- Serve: Garnish with chives or more paprika. Enjoy with crusty bread, fresh radishes, peppers, or pickles. 🥒🌶️
✨ Tips & Variations:
- Swap farmer’s cheese for ricotta, cottage cheese (blended), or cream cheese if that’s what you have.
- Some versions add anchovy paste or capers for a sharp tang.
- For a smokier taste, mix in a pinch of smoked paprika.
- Serve traditionally with pálinka (Hungarian fruit brandy) on the side 😏🥂.
Ashley, want me to also give you the Austrian version (Liptauer) that’s a bit creamier and often includes capers & anchovies — or keep it strictly Hungarian rustic?