Savory Hungarian Cheese Spread (Körözött)🇭🇺

Here’s a delicious and authentic recipe for Savory Hungarian Cheese Spread – Körözött 🇭🇺, a beloved spread often enjoyed with crusty bread or fresh vegetables:


🧀 Körözött (Hungarian Cheese Spread)

Ingredients:

  • 200g (7 oz) Liptauer or ricotta / cottage cheese
  • 50g (1.75 oz) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • ½ tsp caraway seeds, crushed (optional but traditional)
  • 1 small red onion, finely grated or minced
  • 1 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp mustard (mild or spicy)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh chives or parsley (for garnish)