Obatzda - The Amazing Bavarian Cheese Spread made with Camembert

Camembert cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: brie

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while brie is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt is lower in fat, while ricotta is often less expensive.

onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: shallots

Green onion provides a milder flavor, while shallots can be less costly.

Prepare pickling liquid by dissolving sugar in vinegar and water on the stove.

Slice red onion into rings for pickling and chop the rest finely.

Chop chives finely for garnish.

In a bowl, mix 100 grams of butter with 235 grams of Camembert cheese.

Add cumin and sweet paprika powder to the cheese mixture and mix with hands until combined.

Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and a splash of German wheat beer.

Plate the spread, garnishing with pickled onions and chives.

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