Obatzda From Classic German Cooking by Luisa Weiss
Description
Obatzda, from Classic German Cooking by Luisa Weiss, is a creamy Bavarian spread made with ripe Camembert, butter, paprika, and shallots. Traditionally served with pretzels, it’s a tangy, savory staple of beer gardens and Oktoberfest tables.
Ingredients
- 1 wheel (250 grams) brie or camembert, chilled
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (20 grams) unsalted butter
- 3 1/2 tablespoons (50 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon whole caraway seeds
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 shallot, finely minced
- 1 small handfuls chives, minced
Directions
- Cut the rind off the cheese and discard, then place the cheese in a mixing bowl. With a fork, mash it until creamy, working in the butter and cream as you go. (The cheese will be somewhat lumpy, but try to get it as smooth as possible.)
- Mash in the paprika, caraway, a pinch of salt and pepper, and the shallot. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Scrape into a serving bowl and sprinkle the entire top of the Obatzda with chives. Cover and refrigerate for an hour before serving.
