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Decadent Camembert Liptauer Cheese Spread – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Decadent Camembert Liptauer Cheese Spread

Forget traditional Liptauer! This flavor revelation swaps some traditional cheese for rich, creamy Camembert, creating a spread that's unbelievably decadent, tangy, and complex. Perfect for slathering on dark rye bread or as the star of your next appetizer platter.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 -12
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz (225 g) Camembert cheese, medium ripe
  • 10 oz (280 g) hoop or farmer cheese
  • 4 Tbs / 57 g (2.01 oz) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 to 3 Tbs / 30 to 45 ml (1.5 fl oz) dark beer
  • 1 tsp (5 g / 0.18 oz) sweet paprika, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tsp (5 g / 0.18 oz) dry mustard powder
  • 1½ Tbs / 22 ml (0.7 fl oz) capers, minced
  • 2 Tbs / 30 ml (1 fl oz) onion, finely minced
  • ½ tsp (2.5 g / 0.09 oz) caraway seeds, crushed
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • For the smoothest texture, let your cheeses and butter soften to room temperature for about 30 minutes before you begin mashing them together.
  • The ripeness of your Camembert is key. Choose a medium-ripe wheel; if it's too ripe and gooey, your final spread will be too runny to hold its shape.
  • This spread tastes even better the next day! Making it ahead allows the flavors of the spices, capers, and onion to meld beautifully into the cheese.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the cheese by carefully scraping or slicing the white rind off the Camembert.
  2. Place the soft interior into a medium mixing bowl. Crumble in the farmer cheese and add the softened butter.
  3. Using a fork, mash the cheeses and butter together until the mixture is well-combined and fairly smooth. A few small lumps are perfectly fine.
  4. Gradually stir in the dark beer, starting with 2 tablespoons. (30 ml / 1 fl oz)
  5. Add more as needed to achieve a consistency that is soft enough to spread easily but still firm enough to hold a shape.
  6. Add the paprika, dry mustard, minced capers, minced onion, and crushed caraway seeds.
  7. Season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
  8. Mix thoroughly until all the seasonings are evenly distributed.
  9. Transfer the Liptauer mixture to a serving plate or shallow bowl. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to mound it into a pleasing round or oval dome.
  10. Cover the cheese spread with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
  11. Just before serving, remove from the refrigerator and lightly sprinkle the top with a little more paprika for a vibrant finish.
  12. Serve with thin slices of buttered black bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 9gFat: 15g

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