Obatzda (Beer Cheese)
- Level: Easy
- Total: 10 min
- Active: 10 min
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Level: Easy
- Total: 10 min
- Active: 10 min
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
8 ounces Camembert or Brie, at room temperature, chopped into large chunks
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup wheat beer
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, plus more for topping
1 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more for topping
1/2 teaspoon ground caraway seeds, optional
1 small yellow onion (or 1/2 large), chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Combine the cheese, butter, beer, cream, chives, paprika, caraway if using, onion and some salt and pepper in a food processor and blend to combine until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Top with additional paprika and chives.
