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Obatzda

Obatzda is a German Beer Cheese Spread that is served with soft pretzels. This recipe is made with brie cheese, cream cheese, onions, and spices.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1511 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 5 oz Brie cheese or camembert
  • 4 oz cream cheese can also do laughing cow etc
  • 3 oz butter
  • ½ small sweet onion finely diced
  • ½ tbsp paprika
  • ½ tsp caraway seeds
  • 2 tbsp wheat beer I use Blue Moon
  • Soft pretzels for dipping

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, use a fork to mix together the brie cheese, cream cheese, and butter until smooth and fully combined.
  2. Add the onion, paprika, caraway seeds and beer. Mix again until fully combined.
  3. Put the spread in the fridge for about a half an hour so it can harden before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only. 
  • Softened brie cheese with the rind cut off. 
  • Full fat cream cheese, softened 
  • Unsalted butter
  • Paprika, caraway seeds
  • Small, sweet onions
  • Beer: Use a wheat beer. I used Blue Moon, but you can use anything you can find availableIf you don’t have brie cheese, you can also use camembert
  • If you don’t have cream cheese, you can also use a Creamy Laughing Cow (like Swiss, etc) 
  • Leave the brie cheese, cream cheese, and butter on the counter for about an hour before beginning to make the recipe. This way they will be soft enough to combine with a fork. 
  • If you are having a difficult time combining the cheeses, you can use a food processor to process them together. When it comes time to add the seasonings, remove the mix from the food processor and add them in using a fork. 
  • In the past, Obatzda was also made with chili peppers. If you want a spicy rendition of this recipe, feel free to add Chili Peppers into the seasoning mix 
  • If you want less of a strong onion flavor in your spread, you can rinse the onions in a strainer and dry them completely before adding them to the Obatzda.
  • Brie Cheese: Softened brie cheese with the rind cut off. 
  • Cream Cheese: Full fat cream cheese, softened 
  • Butter: Unsalted butter
  • Seasoning: Paprika, caraway seeds
  • Onion: Small, sweet onions
  • Beer: Use a wheat beer. I used Blue Moon, but you can use anything you can find availableIf you don’t have brie cheese, you can also use camembert
  • If you don’t have cream cheese, you can also use a Creamy Laughing Cow (like Swiss, etc) 
  • Leave the brie cheese, cream cheese, and butter on the counter for about an hour before beginning to make the recipe. This way they will be soft enough to combine with a fork. 
  • If you are having a difficult time combining the cheeses, you can use a food processor to process them together. When it comes time to add the seasonings, remove the mix from the food processor and add them in using a fork. 
  • In the past, Obatzda was also made with chili peppers. If you want a spicy rendition of this recipe, feel free to add Chili Peppers into the seasoning mix 
  • If you want less of a strong onion flavor in your spread, you can rinse the onions in a strainer and dry them completely before adding them to the Obatzda.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 1511kcal (76%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 147g (226%) Saturated Fat 90g (450%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 39g Trans Fat 3g Cholesterol 449mg (150%) Sodium 1867mg (78%) Potassium 504mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 4638IU (93%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 413mg (41%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1511

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 1511kcal 76%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 147g 226%
Saturated Fat 90g 450%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 39g 195%
Trans Fat 3g 150%
Cholesterol 449mg 150%
Sodium 1867mg 78%
Potassium 504mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 4638IU 93%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 413mg 41%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.