Cesnekova Pomazanka

Name: Cesnekova Pomazanka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Czech
Ingredients: 200g cream cheese or quark; 4 cloves garlic, pressed; 2 tbsp sour cream; 1 tbsp butter, softened; Salt, pepper; Chives, chopped; Dark bread for serving

Cesnekova pomazanka (CHES-neh-koh-vah POH-mah-zahn-kah)

Garlic Cheese Spread

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 183 kcal

A pungent, creamy spread of fresh cheese and raw garlic, slathered on crusty bread — the beloved Czech beer companion.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 8.0g

Carbs 4.0g

Fat 15.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

bowl fork garlic press

Presentation Guide

Vessel: small bowl

Garnishes: chives, paprika dust

Accompaniments: dark bread, beer

Ingredients

200g cream cheese or quark
4 cloves garlic, pressed
2 tbsp sour cream
1 tbsp butter, softened
Salt, pepper
Chives, chopped
Dark bread for serving

Instructions

1
Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and softened butter.
2
Press garlic directly into the mixture.
3
Mix well, season with salt and pepper.
4
Fold in chopped chives.
5
Refrigerate 30 min for flavors to meld.
6
Serve with sliced dark bread.

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Did You Know?

Pomazanky (spreads) are so central to Czech pub culture that no beer garden menu is complete without at least three varieties.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

bowl
fork
garlic press

Garnishing

chives, paprika dust

Accompaniments

dark bread, beer

The Story Behind Cesnekova Pomazanka

Czech pomazanky (spreads) are a fundamental category of Czech cuisine, served in every hospoda alongside beer. The garlic version is the most popular, representing the Czech love of bold, unapologetic flavors. It evolved from rural farmhouse cooking into a pub menu staple.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed beer snack 📜 Origins: Traditional

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