Obatzda (Bavarian Cheese Spread)

Ingredients

• 250g ripe camembert, rind removed and cubed
• 80g unsalted butter, softened
• 100g cream cheese, room temperature
• 50ml wheat beer, plus more for drizzling
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 tsp sweet paprika, plus extra for garnish
• 1/2 tsp caraway seeds, lightly crushed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 radishes, thinly sliced, for garnish
• 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped, for garnish

Steps

1. 1

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

2. 2

   2. Mash the camembert with a fork in a bowl until mostly smooth, then beat in the softened butter and cream cheese until well combined.

3. 3

   3. Stir in the diced onion, paprika, and caraway seeds, then pour in the beer and mix until the spread is creamy and slightly loose.

4. 4

   4. Season generously with salt and pepper, then taste and adjust paprika or caraway as needed.

5. 5

   5. Transfer to a crock or shallow bowl, smooth the top, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

6. 6

   6. Before serving, arrange sliced radishes on top, scatter chives over, dust with paprika, and drizzle a thin stream of cold beer around the edges.