Körözött

Name: Körözött
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 250g fresh sheep cheese (or cream cheese mixed with feta); 60g butter, softened; 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika; 1 tsp caraway seeds; 2 tbsp finely minced onion; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp sour cream; Salt; Pinch of hot paprika

Körözött (KUH-ruh-zuht)

Hungarian Cheese Spread

⏱ Prep Time 15 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 179 kcal

A vibrant orange spread of creamy sheep's cheese blended with paprika, butter, caraway, and onions — the essential Hungarian 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 food processor

Presentation Guide

Vessel: small ceramic dish

Garnishes: paprika sprinkle, caraway seeds, radish slices

Accompaniments: fresh bread, vegetable sticks, wine

Ingredients

250g fresh sheep cheese (or cream cheese mixed with feta)
60g butter, softened
2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
1 tsp caraway seeds
2 tbsp finely minced onion
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp sour cream
Salt
Pinch of hot paprika

Instructions

1
Crumble the sheep cheese and mash with softened butter until smooth and creamy.
2
Add paprika, caraway seeds, minced onion, mustard, sour cream, and salt. Mix thoroughly until the spread turns a vibrant orange.
3
Taste and adjust seasoning — the spread should be savory, slightly sharp, and aromatic.
4
Mound onto a plate, shape decoratively. Sprinkle with hot paprika.
5
Refrigerate 30 min for flavors to meld. Serve with fresh bread or vegetable crudités.

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Did You Know?

Körözött turns up at every Hungarian wine-tasting — it is considered the perfect companion to the country's full-bodied red wines, especially Egri Bikavér (Bull's Blood).

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

mixing bowl
fork or food processor

Garnishing

paprika sprinkle, caraway seeds, radish slices

Accompaniments

fresh bread, vegetable sticks, wine

The Story Behind Körözött

Körözött has been a staple of Hungarian pastoral cuisine for centuries, created by shepherds who blended their fresh sheep cheese with whatever seasonings were at hand. The addition of paprika turned it into something uniquely Hungarian. Today it appears on every restaurant appetizer menu and every picnic blanket in Hungary.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed appetizer, wine accompaniment 📜 Origins: Traditional, centuries old

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