Obatzda mit Brezen - Bavarian Cheese Spread with Pretzel

Ingredients

• 8 oz Camembert cheese
• 4 oz unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion
• 2 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 4 pieces fresh pretzels
• 2 tbsp chives
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove the Camembert cheese and butter from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to soften.

2. 2

   Finely chop the onion and set aside.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, combine the softened Camembert cheese and butter. Use a fork to mash and combine until smooth.

4. 4

   Add the chopped onion, sweet paprika, salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds to the cheese mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

5. 5

   Finely chop the chives and parsley, then fold them into the cheese spread. Adjust seasoning to taste.

6. 6

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

7. 7

   While the spread is chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if you are serving warm pretzels.

8. 8

   Place the fresh pretzels on a baking sheet and warm them in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Once the pretzels are warm and slightly crispy, remove them from the oven.

10. 10

    Serve the chilled Obatzda cheese spread alongside the warm pretzels. Enjoy!