German Spreads

This Bavarian cheese spread was originally invented to make use of ripened soft cheese. It consists of a creamy combination of butter, paprika, and typically Camembert and Brie, or optionally Romadur, Limburger, and sometimes even cottage cheese. ... READ MORE

Called hackepeter or mett, this unusual German specialty consists of raw pork mince which is meant to be eaten as it is - fresh and raw. The raw meat is typically seasoned with salt and pepper, though it is usually enhanced with crushed c... READ MORE

Griebenschmalz is a traditional spread that consists of rendered pork fat (schmalz) and cracklings (grieben). The crunchiness of the pork cracklings perfectly complements the smooth and creamy texture of the lard, and the spread ... READ MORE

Originally from Mainz, meenzer spundekäs is a type of traditional cream cheese dip or spread. It typically consists of a mixture of cream cheese, quark, sour cream, finely chopped onions, and garlic, seasoned with sweet paprika, salt, and fre... READ MORE

Luckeleskäs is a traditional spread originating from Swabia. The spread is made with a combination of quark, sour cream, chives, dill, caraway, salt, and pepper. The ingredients are simply mixed together, seasoned with salt and pepper, and th... READ MORE

Schmand und glumse is a traditional dip or spread originating from East Germany. It’s usually made with a combination of onions, sour cream, yogurt, olive oil, hard-boiled eggs, chives, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Originally, this ... READ MORE

Frankfurter schneegestöber is a traditional cheese spread originating from Frankfurt. This regional specialty is made with a combination of cream cheese, Camembert, butter, onions, paprika, parsley, and black pepper. The cream cheese, Camembe... READ MORE