Description
This versatile and scrumptious spread provides and explosion of color and flavor and is quick and simple to prepare. It is a happy addition to any charcuterie board and a wonderful base spread for sandwiches or avocado toast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. package of cream cheese (softened)
- 1 stick of unsalted butter
- 2 inches of anchovy paste
- 2 TBSP of minced onions
- 1 rounded TBSP of Hungarian Sweet red paprika (*see notes for recommended brands).
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp of caraway seeds (plus a little to optionally sprinkle on top).
Instructions
- Mince the shallots very finely and set aside.
- On a large plate and with a fork, spoon or spatula mix the softened butter and cream cheese until they are incorporated and cohesive.
- Add sweet paprika, mustard, shallots, and anchovy paste. Mix completely until the color is consistently bright orange with no streaks of yellow or white.
- Add caraway seeds and mix until incorporated.
- Using a spatula, scoop all of the spread into a small ramekin or serving bowl.
- Optionally sprinkle with caraway seeds.
- Cover with plastic wrap (or store in an airtight container) and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Pull spread out about 10-15 minutes before serving.