Liptauer Aufstrich

Name: Liptauer Aufstrich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients: 250g Topfen (quark); 60g soft butter; 2 tbsp sweet paprika; 1 small onion, very finely diced; 2 tbsp capers, chopped; 1 tsp caraway seeds; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped; Salt, pepper; Crusty bread or pretzel for serving

Liptauer (LIP-tow-er)

Spiced Cheese Spread

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 179 kcal

A boldly spiced cheese spread of Topfen and butter blended with paprika, onions, capers, and caraway — the essential Austrian Heuriger appetizer.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 8.0g

Carbs 3.0g

Fat 15.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl fork or spatula

Presentation Guide

Vessel: small ceramic bowl

Garnishes: paprika, chives, caraway seeds

Accompaniments: dark bread, pretzels, radishes

Ingredients

250g Topfen (quark)
60g soft butter
2 tbsp sweet paprika
1 small onion, very finely diced
2 tbsp capers, chopped
1 tsp caraway seeds
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Salt, pepper
Crusty bread or pretzel for serving

Instructions

1
Mix Topfen and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
2
Stir in paprika, onion, capers, caraway seeds, and mustard until evenly combined.
3
Season with salt and pepper. Fold in half the chives.
4
Refrigerate at least 30 min for flavors to meld.
5
Mound onto a plate or into a small bowl. Sprinkle with remaining chives and a dusting of paprika.
6
Serve with sliced dark bread, pretzels, or radishes at the Heuriger table.

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Did You Know?

Liptauer is named after the Liptov region (now in Slovakia), reflecting how Austro-Hungarian culinary traditions spanned many modern nations.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

mixing bowl
fork or spatula

Garnishing

paprika, chives, caraway seeds

Accompaniments

dark bread, pretzels, radishes

The Story Behind Liptauer Aufstrich

Liptauer spread originated in the Liptov county of the Kingdom of Hungary, which was part of the Habsburg Empire. It migrated to Vienna and became inseparable from Heuriger (wine tavern) culture, where it is served alongside cold cuts, pickles, and new wine. Every family guards their own ratio of paprika to caraway.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed heuriger appetizer or jause 📜 Origins: Austro-Hungarian era

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