Basil Obatzda Cheese Spread
Basil Obatzda Cheese Spread
This light and airy cheese dip is perfect for pretzels, bread, crackers and more. Recipe courtesy of Lora Wiley, Diary of a Mad Hausfrau
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
1
minute
Servings
4
servings
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup basil leaves, packed
- 8 ounce camembert, room temperature
- 6 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/3 cup cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon weißbier
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed caraway seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoon green pepper powder, plus a few pinches for garnish
- salt to taste
- your choice of pretzels, crackers, bread
Directions
- Rinse the basil leaves and pat them dry, chop into small pieces.
- Cut the camembert in pieces, mix with the chopped basil.
- Place in a food processor or blender, add the butter, cream cheese, and beer.
- Pulse until blended.
- Season with the caraway and papers and pulse until combined.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Transfer to a container and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate if not serving immediately.
- Remove from the refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.
- Transfer to a serving plate and serve with your choice of pretzels, crackers, bread.