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Urnebes (Serbian Spicy Cheese Spread)

Urnebes (Serbian Spicy Cheese Spread)

Urnebes is a traditional Serbian spicy cheese spread made with white brined cheese kajmak paprika and chillies creating a fiery creamy dip perfect with grilled meats flatbreads or meze platters
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Course Appetizer, condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine Serbian
Servings 4
Calories 419 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the spread

  • 300 g Serbian white brined cheese or feta, crumbled
  • 100 g kajmak or clotted cream / mascarpone as substitute
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil or mild olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 2 tsp hot paprika Serbian smoked paprika preferred
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 –2 fresh red chillies finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste

For serving

  • Fresh crusty bread or lepinja Serbian flatbread
  • Grilled meats or roasted vegetables

Instructions
 

  • To begin, place the crumbled Serbian white cheese (or feta) into a large mixing bowl. Mash with a fork until smooth but still slightly textured. Transition to preparing the garlic and spices.
  • Add the finely minced garlic, hot paprika, and sweet paprika to the cheese. Stir gently until the cheese takes on a rich orange red hue. Move to incorporating the chillies.
  • Fold in the chopped chillies, mixing evenly. For stronger heat, include the seeds; for milder flavour, remove them. Transition to adding the creamy element.
  • Stir in the kajmak (or substitute cream). Blend well to create a creamy yet thick consistency. Transition to seasoning and adjusting the flavour.
  • Add sunflower oil, black pepper, and a pinch of salt if needed. Mix until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning to balance creaminess with spiciness. Move to resting.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavours to meld. This resting period deepens the smokiness of paprika and integrates the garlic. Transition to preparing for serving.
  • Spoon Urnebes into a rustic bowl, drizzle lightly with oil, and serve with warm bread or alongside grilled meats. Garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of extra paprika for presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 419kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 12gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 857mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1264IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 393mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cheese spread
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