Liptauer Cheese Spread

Ingredients

• 16 ounces fromage blanc
• 1 shallot, grated
• 1 tablespoon drained capers
• 6 canned flat anchovies, drained
• 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
• 1 clove garlic
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon mild Hungarian paprika
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
• Pickled onions, cornichons, pickled peppers and black bread for serving

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    272 calories; 15 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 23 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 11 grams protein; 38 milligrams cholesterol; 408 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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6 to 8 servings

Preparation

1. Drain fromage blanc, and place in a bowl. Beat with a fork until smooth. Beat in shallot.
2. Using a mortar and pestle or a miniprocessor, mash capers, anchovies, caraway seeds and garlic to a paste. Add butter, a tablespoon at a time. Blend into cheese. Add paprika, and stir until smooth. Mix in pepper to taste.
3. Place a large sheet of plastic wrap over a 2-cup bowl. Spoon mixture onto plastic, which will sink, lining the bowl, as you fill it. Smooth top of cheese, and cover with overhanging plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
4. To serve, uncover cheese, unmold onto a plate, and peel off plastic. Shower with chives. Serve with onions, cornichons, peppers and black bread.