Obatzda (Authentic German Beer Cheese Dip from Bavaria)
Serves 8
10 mins prep
10 mins total
Obatzda is the most addictive beer and cheese dip or spread to help pretzels travel into your mouth! The rustic and authentic camembert cream cheese base is enhanced with onions, chives and paprika. It's the perfect snack to go with pretzels and beer for a game night with friends or an Oktoberfest party.
Also part of my internationally bestselling cookbook 'German Home Kitchen'!
ozcamembert cheeseRoom temperature. Or a young brie cheese, just go for the one with the farthest out expiration date.
ozcream cheeseRoom temperature.
ozbutterRoom temperature.
tbspfinely chopped chivesreserve a little as garnish on top
tsppaprika powderThe 'sweet' kind, not spicy or smoked. Plus more for sprinting on top. Like a little kick? Add a little bit of cayenne powder.
fl ozbeerMore or less, depending on the consistency you like. I typically like a spreadable consistency unless I serve it as a dip at parties. I used Paulaner Lager.
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Bring all ingredients to room temperature (either by waiting or putting in them microwave for a few seconds). Using a fork, mash together the cheese, cream cheese and butter until you have a chunky paste-like consistency.
oz camembert cheese
oz cream cheese
oz butter
Add in the onions and chives and paprika and continue mixing until combined. Finally add in just enough beer to bring to a spreadable consistency. Add more beer if using a dip for parties etc.
tbsp finely chopped chives
tbsp finely chopped onion
tsp paprika powder
Garnish with paprika powder and chopped chives. Serve with my homemade pretzels for the ultimate Bavarian experience (they can be made ahead of time minus the baking). Other traditional garnishes and dippers are radishes and sliced onions.
fl oz beer