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Obatzda

Beer garden spread of ripe camembert mashed with butter, paprika and onion.

Germany Cheese & dairy Vegetarian

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Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Created in the 1920s by Katharina Eisenreich at the Bräustüberl in Freising, who mixed overripe cheese into a spread to sell with beer.

Frequently asked questions

What is Obatzda?

Obatzda is a cheese & dairy from Germany: beer garden spread of ripe camembert mashed with butter, paprika and onion. Created in the 1920s by Katharina Eisenreich at the Bräustüberl in Freising, who mixed overripe cheese into a spread to sell with beer.

Made with

cheesebutteronionpepper

Cooked

blended

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