Obatzda Bavarian Soft Cheese Dip

Step 1

Bring the Camembert (cut in small pieces), spreadable cheese and butter (cut in small pieces) to room temperature.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl add the Camembert, spreadable cheese, butter, paprika, caraway seeds, salt and pepper and beer and press using a fork until well mixed together.

Step 3

Start by adding only 2 tbsp of the beer and keep adding until you reach the desired consistency (should be spread like but not runny).

Step 4

Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours to firm up.

Step 5

Just before you are ready to serve take the dip out of the refrigerator and finely dice the onion. Run the diced onion under water (use a strainer) and dry off with paper towel before using. Finely chop the chives.

Step 6

Add the diced onion and chopped chives to the dip and fold until they are well incorporated. Garnish with chives. Serve with pretzels or thinly sliced onions and radishes or sliced rye bread.