Instructions
- Mash the base
- In a medium bowl, mash túró (or cottage cheese) with softened butter until smooth but slightly textured.
- Season
- Stir in sweet paprika, hot paprika (if using), caraway seeds, onion, salt, and pepper.
- Adjust creaminess
- Mix in sour cream until you reach your desired spreadable consistency.
- Chill & serve
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving so flavors meld.
- Serve on rye bread, fresh rolls, or with sliced vegetables.
Authentic Serving Tips
- In Hungary, körözött is often served with fresh white bread, pickles, and beer.
- Some people add a splash of beer into the spread for a deeper flavor — similar to Austrian Liptauer.
- For a rustic picnic, serve with sliced peppers, cucumbers, and boiled eggs.
If you’d like, I can also give you the Liptói Körözött version, which is spicier, more robust, and includes cream cheese for richness. That’s the one popular in Budapest cafés. Would you like me to share it?