Obatzda - Authentic Bavarian Recipe
This flavorful Bavarian cheese spread is not only ideal for Oktoberfest, but also for any other occasion.
Ingredients
- 9 oz. Camembert/brie cheese ripe at room temperature
- 6 oz. cream cheese soft
- 4 tbsp. butter soft
- ½ small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp. paprika powder
- ½ tsp. caraway seeds, whole or ½ tsp. ground caraway seeds
- ½ tsp. coarse Kosher salt or ¼ tsp. fine salt
- ½ tsp. coarse ground pepper
- 1 tbsp. beer or apple juice or milk, (optional)
Instructions
- Cut Camembert/brie, cream cheese and butter into ½ inch cubes.
- Chop the onion finely.
- Place all prepped ingredients into a large bowl, add spices, and mash together with a large fork or clean hands until smooth.
- Add beer, apple cider or milk if you prefer a smoother spread.
- Place the mixture into ramekins or sturdy muffin liners.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Keeps in the fridge several days.
Notes
Serving Tip: Garnish with finely chopped red onions or chives and serve with farmer´s bread or pretzels.
Nutrition
Yield: 1PortionCalories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10gFat: 28gFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gNet Carbohydrates: 3g