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Liptovský Sýr (Liptauer Cheese/Liptói Túró/Körözött)

Liptovský Sýr (Liptauer Cheese/Liptói Túró/Körözött)

M. Blakely

M. Blakely

This is one of the quintessential dishes of the old Austo-Hungarian Empire. It is of Slovakian origin; hence the name under which it is listed here. Liptó is a soft sheep cheese native to the area. I grew up knowing it by its Hungarian names; the last 2 listed.

It seems like every family, including mine had its own "secret" version of how to make the best spread. For instance, versions containing no sheep or goats cheese would have been anathema at our house. Most Hungarian versions contain sheep or goats cheese.

Although many American recipes call for making this as a dip & spread, in Eastern Europe the dish is most often served as a sandwich bread on rustic bread.

There are 2 recipes here, each making 2-c.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp paprika (sweet)

  • "The Fannie Farmer Cookbook" (1990 ed.)

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 4 tbsps sour cream
  • 4 tbsps butter (softened)
  • 2 tsps capers (drained)
  • 2 tsps anchovies (minced)
  • 2 shallots (minced [Option 1a])
  • 2 green onions (minced [Option 1b])
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • salt (to taste)

  • "The Cooking of Vienna's Empire" (1958 ed.) (part of the Time-Life Foods of the World library)

  • ½-¾ c. sour cream
  • 8 tbsps butter (unsalted; softened)
  • 1 tsp capers (chopped)
  • 2 tsps caraway seeds
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 8 oz cottage cheese
  • pepper (preferably freshly ground)
  • 1 tsp mustard (dry)
  • 1 tbsp onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 tbsps chives (finely chopped)

Instructions

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  • 1
    THE COOKING OF VIENNA'S EMPIRE: Rub the cottage cheese through a sieve using a wooden spoon. In a separate bowl, cream the butter by beating against the side with a wooden spoon. With wooden spoon, beat sieved cottage cheese, paprika, generous grinding of pepper, salt, caraway seeds, mustard, capers, onions, & 1/2-c. sour cream into butter. Continue beating with wooden spoon or electric mixer on medium speed until mixture forms a smooth paste. FOR SPREAD: Option 1: Form mixture into mound & decorate with chives. Option 2: Form mixture into ball & roll in chives. In either case refrigerate till firm (at least .). FOR DIP: With wooden spoon or electric mixer blend another 1/4-c. sour cream into mixture. Pour into serving bowl & sprinkle with chives.
  • 2
    THE FANNIE FARMER COOKBOOK: Blend together all of the ingredients in a food processor, blender, or bowl. Press firmly into small bowl & chill. To serve, unmound & serve surrounded with crackers.

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