Best 7 Obatzda Bavarian Cheese Spread Recipes

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Obatzda, also known as Bavarian cheese spread, is a creamy, flavorful spread made with a combination of cheeses, butter, and spices. It is a popular dish in Bavaria, Germany, and is often served as an appetizer or snack. Obatzda is typically made with a mixture of soft cheeses, such as Camembert or Brie, and hard cheeses, such as cheddar or Gouda. The cheeses are mashed together with butter, paprika, caraway seeds, and other spices. The resulting spread is smooth and creamy, with a slightly tangy flavor. Obatzda is typically served with pretzels, bread, or vegetables. It can also be used as a sandwich spread or as a dip for chips.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OBATZDA RECIPE



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Provided by Barbara

Number Of Ingredients 8

250 g camembert, very ripe
30 g spreadable cheese
75 g butter, soft
1 medium sized onion (or scallions)
some paprika
some salt
some pepper
some beer (German Oktoberfest beer, if possible)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the Camembert, the butter and the spreadable cheese and mix everything with a fork.
  • Mix with an electric mixer now or use an immersion blender.
  • If the spread is too thick, add some of the beer and mix a little more.
  • Spice with paprika to your liking.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cut the onions very finely, either add them to the spread if you want to eat it now or do this step right before you plan to serve the Obatzda.

OBATZDA FüR DEN BIERGARTEN GERMAN CHEESE SPREAD



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This cheese spread recipe from Bavaria is a popular Biergarten and Oktoberfest treat that can be made ahead and refrigerated for the flavors to marry.

Provided by Jennifer McGavin

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 3h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces cheese (ripe Romadur 60% [Belgian soft cheese] or Brie)
4 ounces cheese (ripe Camembert [French soft cheese])
4 ounces butter (softened)
1/2 cup onion (finely minced, not chopped)
1 tablespoon paprika (sweet Hungarian)
1 teaspoon paprika (hot or spicy Hungarian, or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon caraway (ground)
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Fresh heavy cream to achieve desired consistency

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, mash together Romadur or Brie cheese, Camembert cheese, and softened butter until well combined.
  • Add minced onion, sweet Hungarian paprika, spicy Hungarian paprika, ground caraway, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Add heavy cream to desired spreading consistency. The Obatzda spread should be the color of bricks.
  • Refrigerate for a few hours to let tastes meld together.
  • If you like a smooth spread, combine cheeses, butter, and spices in a food processor until smooth. Add the minced onion last, by hand.
  • Serve with more thinly sliced onions, pretzels, bread, and beer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 245 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 cups (12 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

OBATZDA (GERMAN BEER CHEESE SPREAD)



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Obatzda - a German Cheese Spread - is a delectable orange Bavarian creation. Made from various cheeses, onion, spices like paprika, and a dash of wheat beer - this simple spread is the perfect dip for German pretzels!

Provided by Recipes From Europe

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 ounces camembert cheese (ripe)
2 tablespoons butter (soft)
1/4 cup cream cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground caraway
1/4 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (more to taste)
1 small onion (finely chopped (optional))
2 tablespoons wheat beer

Steps:

  • Cut the camembert and the butter into small pieces. Add them to a medium-sized mixing bowl and mince them with a fork or with a pastry cutter (works really well).
  • Add the cream cheese, paprika, ground caraway, salt, and pepper and mix well.
  • Now add the finely chopped onion and mix again.
  • Finally add the wheat beer. We usually add two tablespoons, but depending on the consistency of your cheese spread you might want to add slightly more or less. Mix well.
  • Cover the cheese spread and place it in the fridge for at least an hour to chill and allow the flavors to mingle.
  • Before serving, try the spread and add more salt and/or pepper to taste. You can garnish it with some chopped parsley or chives.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 312 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 545 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

OBATZDA - AUTHENTIC BAVARIAN RECIPE



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This flavorful Bavarian cheese spread is not only ideal for Oktoberfest, but also for any other occasion.

Provided by Angela Schofield

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 oz. Camembert/brie cheese (ripe at room temperature)
6 oz. cream cheese (soft)
4 tbsp. butter (soft)
1/2 small red onion ((finely chopped))
1 tsp. paprika powder
1/2 tsp. caraway seeds, whole (or 1/2 tsp. ground caraway seeds)
1/2 tsp. coarse Kosher salt (or 1/4 tsp. fine salt)
1/2 tsp. coarse ground pepper
1 tbsp. beer (or apple juice or milk, (optional))

Steps:

  • Cut Camembert/brie, cream cheese and butter into 1/2 inch cubes.
  • Chop the onion finely.
  • Place all prepped ingredients into a large bowl, add spices, and mash together with a large fork or clean hands until smooth.
  • Add beer, apple cider or milk if you prefer a smoother spread.
  • Place the mixture into ramekins or sturdy muffin liners.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Keeps in the fridge several days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Portion, Calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 28 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Sugar 2 g

OBATZDA (GERMAN CHEESE DIP)



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Obatzda, otherwise known as German beer cheese dip, is so delicious and creamy. It's the perfect dip to make the night before a get-together. -Beate Trinkl, Einsbach, Germany

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 rounds (8 ounces each) Camembert cheese, rind on, sliced
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mash Camembert cheese with a fork to desired consistency. Beat in cream cheese, onion and seasonings. If desired, sprinkle with additional caraway seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BAVARIAN CHEESE DIP (OBATZDA)



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Obatzda is a traditional soft cheese and beer dip from Bavaria. Served with vegetables and bread, it is the perfect in between meal bite to accompany a great beer. Cook time is the time needed to chill so the flavors meld properly.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb brie cheese or 1 lb camembert cheese, coarsely chopped
6 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup dark german ale
3 cloves roasted garlic (See note)
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 pinch sweet paprika
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup diced Spanish onion
1 loaf French bread or 1 loaf german bread
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onions or 1/3 cup vidalia onion (for garnish)
1/4 cup thinly sliced radish (for garnish)
cut vegetables, such as carrots or celery sticks,sliced bell peppers and bit sized florets of broccoli and cauliflow
1/2 lb mixed olive

Steps:

  • Place the brie or camembert in a medium bowl.
  • Add the cream cheese, butter, ale, garlic, and caraway seeds.
  • Add paprika, and salt and pepper to taste; beat well to combine.
  • In a strainer, rinse the diced onion under cold water.
  • Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel, squeezing out all the liquid.
  • Fold the onion mixture into the cheese mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to melt, or store, covered and refrigerated, for up to 4 days.
  • If using French bread, slice into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • if using German bread, halve lengthwise, then slice into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • To serve, top the obatzda with the Vidalia onion and radish slices, and surround with the fresh cut vegetables, olives and sliced of French or German hard bread.
  • NOTE: To roast the garlic; peel off any papery coating from the garlic head.
  • Using a large sharp knife, cut about 1/2 inch from the top of the bulb, exposing the tips of the garlic cloves.
  • Place in a small baking dish, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and season with salt.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of water in the bottom of the dish, cover tightly with foil, and roast in 375*F oven, about 1 hour.
  • A sharp paring knife should insert into the garlic easily.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727, Fat 34.2, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 1343.9, Carbohydrate 77.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 28.7

OBATZDA (BAVARIAN CHEESE SPREAD)



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A rich and creamy cheese spread that someone was kind enough to share. This Bavarian delicacy is normally served in Beergardens together with fresh pretzels or rye bread and some nice German wheat beer. You may have let the cheese get to room temperature to mix. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ripe camembert cheese or 1 lb brie cheese, rind removed
1 tablespoon soft butter
1/2 lb cream cheese
2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped, divided
1/4 onion, finely chopped
salt and freshly pepper
paprika
caraway seed
6 -8 tablespoons beer, to taste
onion, finely sliced rings for garnish

Steps:

  • Mix the Camembert or Brie, butter, cream cheese, 1 tablespoon chives and onion together until you get a spreadable mixture.
  • Add salt, pepper, paprika and caraway seeds to taste.
  • Add some beer to make the mixture even more smooth and to taste.
  • Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with remaining chives and onion rings.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Start with the best ingredients you can find, as this will greatly impact the final flavor of your Obatzda. Look for fresh, flavorful cheeses, and use a good quality beer.
  • Let the flavors meld: Obatzda is best when the flavors have had a chance to meld together. Make it ahead of time and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with traditional accompaniments: Obatzda is traditionally served with pretzels, radishes, and a sprinkle of paprika. These accompaniments help to balance out the richness of the cheese spread.
  • Get creative with your ingredients: Feel free to experiment with different ingredients in your Obatzda. Try adding different herbs, spices, or even vegetables. You can also use different types of beer or cheese to create a unique flavor profile.

Conclusion:

Obatzda is a delicious and versatile Bavarian cheese spread that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Serve it with traditional accompaniments or get creative with your own toppings. No matter how you serve it, Obatzda is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

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