German Gervais [like Hungarian Liptauer]
appetizers, cheese, desserts, spreads
1 pkg gervais cheese
1 teaspoon onion; minced
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon paprika
1 salt to taste
Mash cheese until softened. Mix in other ingredients. Serve with gherkhins, radishes, Westphalian rye bread, butter and pretzels.
Or serve with crackers and fresh fruit as a dessert.
If using Camembert, this dish is known as Camembert Liptauer in Germany. In Hungary a similar flavored spread is made with Liptauer cheese. If these cheeses aren't available substitute cottage cheese made smooth in a blender and mixed with an equal amount of softened butter or cream cheese.
Other flavorings could include: capers, anchovy paste, prepared mustard, chives, Worcestershire sauce.
From: The German Cookbook by Mimi Sheraton, 1965 with additional notes from the Joy of Cooking and Jim Weller Posted by: Jim Weller
Yield: 1 servings