Obatzda

The obatzda with a huge pretzel. Tablecloth looks like the Munich flag

The Obatzda is a very typical German dip from Bavaria that is usually served in breweries accompanied by toasts or pretzels. Its history is not very old, dating back to the twenties of the last century when a waitress had the idea of preparing this recipe that ended up liked so much by the clients that it quickly became popular in the region. If you went to Munich during the Oktoberfest it is that orange color cream that the beer jug ​​did not let you see.

It's really easy to prepare.

INGREDIENTS :

200 grams (7 oz) of camembert cheese
150 grams (5.3 oz) of purple onion (sweet) or fresh
100 grams (3.5 oz)  of cream cheese 
40 grams (1.4 oz)  unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
Ground black pepper
Salt
Chives to decorate


Peel the onion and grate it.

We crush the camembert with a fork and mix them with the cream cheese, the soft butter (but not melted) and the onion.

Season the mixture with the sweet paprika, seasoning to taste.

It is served decorated with chopped chives and if desired sprinkled with paprika.