BAVARIAN CHEESE DIP „OBATZDA“/Tobi Stegmann/Rock‘n‘Soul Kitchen

Camembert cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: brie

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: shallots

Green onion offers a milder flavor with fewer calories.

Take 1/2 cup of butter out of the fridge and let it soften for about an hour before starting.

Cut Camembert cheese into small pieces and add it to a bowl.

Add 2 teaspoons of creme fraiche to the bowl.

Mix the ingredients together using a KitchenAid mixer or by hand until combined.

Toast caraway seeds and fennel seeds in a pan until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.

Add paprika powder to the cheese and butter mixture.

Chop 1 clove of garlic roughly and add it to the mixture.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Pour in a splash of beer for flavor.

Add the toasted spices to the bowl and mix everything until it forms a paste.

Use plastic gloves to ensure everything is mixed thoroughly and has the right consistency.

Serve the dip by taking some out and adding thinly sliced onion rings and chopped chives on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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