Here’s the recipe for the beloved Savory Hungarian Cheese Spread (Körözött) 🇭🇺 – a classic Hungarian paprika-spiced spread made with soft cheese. It’s perfect on fresh bread, rye, or crispbread and is a staple in Hungarian breakfasts and snacks.
🇭🇺 Savory Hungarian Cheese Spread (Körözött)
Ingredients:
- 7 oz (200 g) fresh quark (túró) or farmer’s cheese (can substitute ricotta or cottage cheese, well-drained)
- 2–3 oz (60–80 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 small onion, finely grated or minced
- 1–2 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- ½ tsp caraway seeds (crushed or ground, optional but traditional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)