German: Beer Cheese Spread (Obatzda)

Recipe by Paul Young <info@cooking-with-paul.com>

(serves 6)

Ingredients:

• 4 oz cream cheese
• 4 oz Camembert (or sub brie)
• 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
• ⅓ cup white onion, very finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives, plus more for garnish
• ½ teaspoon caraway seeds, ground
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tbsp wheat beer

Procedure:

1. In a mixing bowl: mix together the cheeses and butter with a rubber spatula
2. Add onion, chives, caraway seeds, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix until the spread is a consistent color
3. Add beer, a splash at a time, until the spread feels like a dip
4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving
5. To serve: stir the spread again and garnish with chives; serve with soft pretzels