obatzda

How to make Obatzda - the signature beer cheese dip of Bavaria (also known as Gerupfter in the Franconia region) and a classic Oktoberfest feast item.

Obatzda Bavarian Soft Cheese Dip

oz Camembert cheese

oz spreadable cheese, (such as Laughing Cow in the US)

butter

tsp sweet paprika, (Hungarian works best)

tsp caraway seed, ground

salt and pepper

Dunkel lager, Weissbier or Schwarzbier, (most likely will use a bit less)

onion, (sweet onion recommended, diced)

Bring the Camembert (cut in small pieces), spreadable...

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...

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...

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...

Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours to firm up.

Just before you are ready to serve take...

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...

Add the diced onion and chopped chives to the dip and fold until they are well incorporated. Garnish with chives. Serve with pretzels or thinly sliced onions and radishes or sliced rye bread.  

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Obatzda is a German beer cheese dip that requires no cooking. A famous Oktoberfest specialty and a must on the menus of beer gardens.

Obatzda

A Bavarian biergarten staple and Oktoberfest favorite, this creamy cheese spread is the perfect party food for your next gathering!

Obatzda (Bavarian Cheese Spread)

camembert (can substitute brie) (, at room temperature)

cream cheese ((full fat))

butter (, softened at room temperature)

yellow onion (, very finely chopped (about 1/2 cup))

caraway seeds (,

Hungarian paprika

wheat beer ((optional))

heavy cream

salt

black pepper

For garnish: chopped chives, sliced red onions, sliced radishes

Place the camembert in a medium sized bowl and mash it thoroughly with a fork.  Add the remaining ingredients except for the onion and continue to mash until the mixture reaches the desired consistency.  It should not be completely smooth, it should be chunky.  Let the spread chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, and then stir in the onions before serving.  (The onions will release liquid if left in too long and will make the spread watery.)  Add salt to taste.To serve, garnish the Obatzda with some onion slices, chopped chives, and some sliced radishes if desired.Serve with soft pretzels, rye bread, crackers or vegetables.

What can I say, Kimberly?  Super lecker, as with all of your recipes.  Vielen Dank.

This was delicious!  We lived just outside of Munich for 9 years and attending the Oktoberfest was an annual tradition.  This obatzda is as good as I remember.  Danke!

Me, a 100% czech, followed your recipe to the T &amp; made this for my German spouse (an excellent cook ) and a very, very German friend of ours. They were both impressed. I felt like a hero who won the lottery! Thank you!

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