Obazda Food

OBATZDA (GERMAN BEER CHEESE SPREAD)

Steps:

• Cut the camembert and the butter into small pieces. Add them to a medium-sized mixing bowl and mince them with a fork or with a pastry cutter (works really well).
• Add the cream cheese, paprika, ground caraway, salt, and pepper and mix well.
• Now add the finely chopped onion and mix again.
• Finally add the wheat beer. We usually add two tablespoons, but depending on the consistency of your cheese spread you might want to add slightly more or less. Mix well.
• Cover the cheese spread and place it in the fridge for at least an hour to chill and allow the flavors to mingle.
• Before serving, try the spread and add more salt and/or pepper to taste. You can garnish it with some chopped parsley or chives.

OBATZDA - GERMAN CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In order to ripen the cheese faster, remove the camembert from the fridge for at least 3 hours. Cut off the rind and leave to rest at room temperature. You will see that it becomes very soft.
• Place the camembert, cream cheese and butter in a bowl. Using a fork, mix everything until you achieve creamy mixture. (Some also use their hands to knead the mixture)
• Season with salt, pepper paprika and caraway seeds(optional) to taste.
• Mix in the onions optional. Another option is to serve the onions on top of the obatzda. This is the better option if you plan to serve the dip later because the onions make the cheese too moist. Also, then it is up to personal preference if you have the dish with or without onions, as some might find the taste too strong.
• Before serving, sprinkle with some chopped chives. Enjoy it with a slice of rye bread or pretzel.

OBATZDA (BEER CHEESE)

Steps:

• Combine the cheese, butter, beer, cream, chives, paprika, caraway if using, onion and some salt and pepper in a food processor and blend to combine until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Top with additional paprika and chives.