Obatzda (Bavarian Cheese Spread)

Ingredients

• 250g ripe camembert, rind removed and roughly chopped
• 60g unsalted butter, softened
• 100g cream cheese, full-fat
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons wheat beer (Weissbier), plus extra to drizzle
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, plus extra to garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, lightly crushed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 radishes, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

Steps

1. 1

   1. Let the camembert and butter sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until fully softened.

2. 2

   2. Combine the camembert, butter, and cream cheese in a bowl and mash together with a fork until mostly smooth but with some texture remaining.

3. 3

   3. Fold in the diced onion, paprika, caraway seeds, and beer, mixing until evenly incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   4. Transfer the spread to a serving crock or bowl, smoothing the top slightly.

5. 5

   5. Garnish with sliced radishes, a scatter of chives, and a dusting of paprika, then drizzle a thin stream of cold beer around the edges just before serving.

6. 6

   6. Serve immediately with pretzels or dark rye bread.