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Do you know Obatzda? It's a super creamy cheese dip from Bavaria (Germany) containing camembert, butter, beer and fresh chives!

Obatzda (German Beer & Cheese Dip)

Do you know Obatzda? It's a super creamy cheese dip from Bavaria (Germany) containing camembert, butter, beer and fresh chives!

Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine German
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories per serving 295 kcal

Ingredients

  • 9 oz camembert cheese (250 g), very ripe
  • 3 oz unsalted butter (85 g), very soft
  • ½ tsp paprika powder
  • a handful fresh chives chopped
  • 1 spring onion
  • 2 tbsp Belgian dark ale
  • salt

Instructions

  1. 1. Peel the camembert cheese: put it in the fridge for a couple of hours until it is firm and easier to peel. Then transfer the peeled chunks to a blender and let the cheese reach room temperature again.

    Do you know Obazda? It's a super creamy cheese dip from Bavaria (Germany) with camembert, butter and freshly chopped spring onions.
  2. 2. Blend for a few seconds. Then also add the soft butter.

    Do you know Obazda? It's a super creamy cheese dip from Bavaria (Germany) with camembert, butter and freshly chopped spring onions.
  3. 3. Blend again until you get a very soft and creamy mixture. Add the spicy paprika.

    Do you know Obazda? It's a super creamy cheese dip from Bavaria (Germany) with camembert, butter and freshly chopped spring onions.
  4. 4. Then blend again. The soft cheese mixture should turn orange now. Also add the chopped chives and beer.

    Do you know Obazda? It's a super creamy cheese dip from Bavaria (Germany) with camembert, butter and freshly chopped spring onions.
  5. 5. Blend again. Then transfer the creamy obatzda mixture to a plate or bowl. Add the sliced spring onion (optional: this will make the obatzda very strong, if you have trouble digesting raw onion then I suggest you leave it out).

    Do you know Obazda? It's a super creamy cheese dip from Bavaria (Germany) with camembert, butter and freshly chopped spring onions.
  6. 6. Stir well. Check the seasoning of the obatzda and add extra spicy paprika or salt to taste. Then transfer the obatzda cheese dip to a clean cup and serve with pretzels snacks or bread.

    Do you know Obatzda? It's a super creamy cheese dip from Bavaria (Germany) containing camembert, butter, beer and fresh chives!