Obatzda

Obatzda [ˈoːbatsdɐ] (also spelt Obazda and Obatzter) is a Bavarian cheese delicacy. It is prepared by mixing two thirds aged soft cheese, usually Camembert (Romadur or similar cheeses may be used as well) and one third butter.

Obatzda
A plate of obatzda, garnished with white and green onion
Place of originGermany
Region or stateBavaria
Main ingredientsAged soft cheese (usually Camembert), butter, paprika powder, salt, pepper, beer
VariationsLiptauer
Obatzda in a Paulaner pub

Sweet or hot paprika powder, salt and pepper are the traditional seasonings, as well as a small amount of beer.[1] An optional amount of onions, garlic, horseradish, cloves and ground or roasted caraway seeds may be used and some cream or cream cheese as well.[1] The cheeses and spices are mixed together into a more or less smooth mass according to taste. It is usually eaten spread on bread or pretzels. Obatzda is a classic example of Bavarian biergarten food.[2]

A similar Austrian/Hungarian/Slovak recipe is called Liptauer which uses fresh curd cheese as a substitute for the soft cheeses and the butter, but uses about the same spice mix.[3]

In 2015, within the EU, obatzda was granted PGI certification.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Obatzda-Rezept". Portal München Betriebs-GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  2. Mayer, Carolin (14 June 2011). "Obazda". Bayerisches Fernsehen. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  3. Marchetti, Domenica (24 November 2009). "Say Cheese: Liptauer". The Washington Post. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  4. EU PGI Certification information (Accessed Nov/2015).


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