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Obatzda

A classic Bavarian cheese spread blending soft Camembert with butter, paprika, and a splash of wheat beer. Serve with freshly baked pretzels or dark rye bread for an authentic beer garden snack.

15 minEasyServes 6220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz Camembert cheese, chopped
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp caraway seeds, crushed
  • 2 tbsp German wheat beer
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mash 8 oz chopped Camembert cheese, 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup softened cream cheese together in a bowl using a fork until blended with small cheese lumps remaining.

  2. 2

    Stir in 2 tsp sweet paprika, 1/2 tsp crushed caraway seeds, 1/4 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp German wheat beer until thoroughly combined.

  3. 3

    Fold in 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion and top with 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives before serving.

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Questions

What is Obatzda?

A classic Bavarian cheese spread blending soft Camembert with butter, paprika, and a splash of wheat beer. Serve with freshly baked pretzels or dark rye bread for an authentic beer garden snack. This reference files it under German appetizer: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of beer in Obatzda?

The entry for Obatzda calls for 2 tbsp German wheat beer. In its place: Stock or a non-alcoholic beer, in the same volume.

Can I make Obatzda dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz Camembert cheese, chopped, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Is Obatzda vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 8 oz Camembert cheese, chopped, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened and 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan appetizer collection.

How many calories are in Obatzda?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 220 calories, with 9 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate and 19 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 450 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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