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Obatzda (Bavarian Cheese Spread)
A Bavarian biergarten staple and Oktoberfest favorite, this creamy cheese spread is the perfect party food for your next gathering!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ripe camembert (can substitute brie) , at room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese (full fat)
- 5 tablespoons quality butter , softened at room temperature
- 1 small yellow onion , very finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds , coarsely crushed
- 2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika
- 2 tablespoons wheat beer (optional)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- For garnish: chopped chives, sliced red onions, sliced radishes
Instructions
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
649mg
(27%)
Potassium
150mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1222IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 649mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1222IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.