When people say “Hungarian dip”, they’re usually talking about this paprika-forward, creamy spread that shows up at parties, picnics, and old family gatherings — simple, bold, and very Hungarian 🇭🇺❤️
Classic Hungarian Dip (Paprika Dip / Körözött-style)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1–2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (this is the key flavor)
- 1 tsp caraway seeds, lightly crushed (optional but traditional)
- 1 small onion or shallot, very finely minced
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt to taste
- Optional: pinch of hot paprika or cayenne
Instructions
- Mix base
In a bowl, blend cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. - Season
Stir in paprika, caraway seeds, onion, mustard, and salt. - Taste & adjust
Add more paprika or a little heat if you like. - Chill
Refrigerate 30–60 minutes for flavors to meld.
How it’s traditionally served
- With rye bread or fresh bread
- As a vegetable dip (peppers, cucumbers)
- Spread on sandwiches
- Alongside cold meats
Authentic Hungarian twists
- Sheep’s cheese (bryndza) instead of cream cheese (very traditional)
- Add chives or parsley
- Tiny splash of beer or mineral water to lighten texture
Flavor profile
Creamy • tangy • paprika-rich • slightly sharp from onion
Not spicy unless you add hot paprika
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🇭🇺 True körözött with bryndza
- 🧄 Garlic-forward version
- 🌱 Dairy-free Hungarian dip
- 🔥 Spicy paprika pub version
Just tell me 💛
