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Obatzda Bavarian Soft Cheese Dip
A traditional German soft cheese dip that makes a great appetizer.
Category
Condiments and Sauces
Servings
6
Prep Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
8 oz. Camembert, cut into small pieces (can be substituted for other soft, ripe cheese such as Brie)
8 oz. Spreadable cheese, (such as Laughing Cow in the US)
1/3 c. Butter
1/3 c. Onion, (sweet onion recommended, diced)
1/4 c. Dunkel lager, Weissbier or Schwarzbier, (use as needed some may be left over)
1 small bunch Chives, finely chopped (2 tbsp for dip and the rest for garnish)
2 ½ tsp. Hungarian Sweet Paprika (use less if preferred)
2 tsp. Caraway seed, ground
Sel Gris Salt and Black Tellicherry Pepper to taste (start with a pinch of each)
Directions
Bring the Camembert (cut in small pieces), spreadable cheese and butter (cut in small pieces) to room temperature.
In a mixing bowl add the Camembert, spreadable cheese, butter, paprika, caraway seeds, salt and pepper and beer and press using a fork until well mixed together.
Start by adding only 2 tbsp of the beer and keep adding until you reach the desired consistency (should be spread like but not runny).
Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours to firm up.
Just before you are ready to serve take the dip out of the refrigerator and finely dice the onion. Run the diced onion under water (use a strainer) and dry off with paper towel before using. Finely chop the chives.
Add the diced onion and chopped chives to the dip and fold until they are well incorporated.
Just before you are ready to serve take the dip out of the refrigerator and finely dice the onion. Run the diced onion under water (use a strainer) and dry off with paper towel before using. Finely chop the chives.
Add the diced onion and chopped chives to the dip and fold until they are well incorporated.
Recipe Notes
Sweet paprika is traditionally used. If you want a bit of heat, try using hot paprika or add cayenne powder. Smoked paprika is not traditionally used but it can add a delicious layer of flavor not typical for Obatzda.
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