Angemachter Camembert – Camembert Cheese Spread

This is a nice appetizer, usually served at a “Beer Garten”  in the southern part of Germany.

Ingredients:

• 1 small Camembert cheese (around 9 oz)
• 1 small onion quartered
• 1/2 small onion chopped very finelly
• 1/2 small onion in thin slices (for decoration)
• 2 tablespoons soft butter
• 1.5 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dark bread
• Small pretzels for decoration

Directions:

1. 
   Cut the Camembert in small chunks and place in a food processor or in a bowl.
2. Add the butter and the 1 onion in small chunks, and mix well with the food processor or with a stick mixer until a paste is formed.
3. Add the salt, sweet paprika and finely chopped onion and mix with a spoon.
4. Let the Camembert Spread cool in the fridge for about 1 hour.
5. To serve, use an ice cream spoon to form it into a ball.
6. Add the sliced onions on top to decorate and serve with pretzels and dark bread.