🧂 Ingredients

Makes ~20 balls

• • 125 g (4.4 oz) MouCo Camembert, softened
  • 113 g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tbsp butter, room temp
  • 1 small onion, finely grated or minced
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika (plus extra to taste)
  • ½ tsp crushed garlic or garlic powder
  • ½ tsp caraway seeds, crushed
  • 1 tbsp Bavarian-style beer (optional)
  • 1–2 cups crushed pretzels or pretzel crumbs
  • Chopped fresh chives for garnish

👣 Instructions

1. 1. In a bowl, mix Camembert, cream cheese, butter, onion, paprika, garlic, and caraway until smooth. Stir in beer if using.
   2. Chill mixture for 1–2 hours until firm enough to roll.
   3. Roll spoonfuls into 1" balls, then coat evenly in pretzel crumbs.
   4. Place on a tray and refrigerate again for 30 mins to set.
   5. Before serving, sprinkle with chives and extra paprika.
   6. Serve with pretzels, rye bread, or crisp veggies on the side. 🥨

🎯 Notes & Pairings

• • Make-ahead: Mix and shape balls a day ahead—just add pretzel coat before serving.
  • Beer option: A crisp lager or Oktoberfest-style beer echoes the Obatzda roots.
  • Veggie pairing: Serve with pickles, radishes, or cucumber slices for beer-garden digs.